The Ackermann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ackermann Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,098 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $180 and the largest $32,523. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,098
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$180
- Largest grant$32,523
- Assets$362,340
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,775 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,685 | 42 | $283,539 |
| 2024 | $48,775 | 41 | $306,781 |
| 2025 | $69,098 | 42 | $362,340 |
How to apply
The Ackermann Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Ackermann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $575 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24 | $59,053 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 3 | $1,930 |
| Georgia | 2 | $900 |
| Maryland | 2 | $460 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $280 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth David Synagogue | Program support | $32,523 |
| Greensboro Jewish Federation | Program support | $10,000 |
| B'nai Shalom Day School | Program support | $7,000 |
| Chabad of Greensboro | Program support | $5,400 |
| Golda Och Academy | Program support | $3,500 |
| Schechter Boston Day School | Program support | $2,000 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc | Program support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Foundation of Greensboro | Program support | $1,000 |
| Carolina Theatre | Program support | $550 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund | Program support | $540 |
| Beth Zion Congregation | Program support | $450 |
| Chabad of Chapel Hilldurham | Program support | $360 |
| Emory University | Program support | $360 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation | Program support | $360 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Program support | $280 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Program support | $250 |
| Arts Greensboro | Program support | $250 |
| The Arc of Greensboro | Program support | $250 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Program support | $180 |
| Hopkins Hillel | Program support | $180 |
| North Carolina Hillel | Program support | $180 |
| Penn Hillel | Program support | $180 |
| Women of the Shoah | Program support | $180 |
| McGill University | Program support | $125 |
| American Cancer Society | Program support | $100 |
| American Diabetes Association | Program support | $100 |
| American Heart Assocation | Program support | $100 |
| Backpack Beginnings | Program support | $100 |
| Blood Cancer United | Program support | $100 |
| Greensboro Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $100 |
| Out of the Garden Project | Program support | $100 |
| PBS North Carolina | Program support | $100 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Program support | $100 |
| The University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Program support | $100 |
| The Womens Resource Center of Greensboro | Program support | $100 |
| University of Pennsylvannia | Program support | $100 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Program support | $50 |
| Interactive Resource Center | Program support | $50 |
| Mazon | Program support | $50 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Program support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Rose Ackermann
- Victor Ackermann
Questions people ask
Does The Ackermann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ackermann Foundation give?
$69,098 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $180.
Who runs The Ackermann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rose Ackermann (Sec/Treas) and Victor Ackermann (Pres/Dir).
What does The Ackermann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.