Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.3 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.7 million. 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$5.3 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $720,350 | 31 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 33 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $5.3 million | 46 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman 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 Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 33 | $5.2 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $26,120 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $15,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 2 | $6,433 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,572 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,419 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $105 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Dallas - Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | Education | $1.7 million |
| St Mark's School of Texas | Education | $1.3 million |
| Hockaday School | Education | $1.2 million |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | Education | $516,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Education | $210,000 |
| Catch Up & Read | Education | $100,000 |
| Dallas Urban Debate Alliance | Education | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $26,120 |
| 18 Doors | Education | $25,000 |
| The Dallas Museum of Art | Education | $15,000 |
| Tulane University | Education | $12,500 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Education | $8,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Food | $6,000 |
| Supermoon Project | Education | $5,400 |
| Duke University | Education | $5,000 |
| In My Shoes Inc | Food | $5,000 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian School | Education | $5,000 |
| The Dallas Zoo | Education | $4,500 |
| Kera | Education | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Dallas | Education | $3,789 |
| The Kinkaid School | Education | $2,929 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | Education | $2,500 |
| Episcopal School of Dallas | Education | $2,500 |
| Lumin Education | Education | $2,500 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship | Education | $2,500 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Education | $2,500 |
| The Lamplighter School | Education | $2,500 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Health | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University | Education | $2,500 |
| The Family Place | Education | $2,074 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | Health | $1,572 |
| Austin Tennis Academy | Education | $1,500 |
| The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth | Education | $1,500 |
| Western Sun Foundation | Education | $1,419 |
| Music Will | Education | $1,033 |
| Dallas Foundation | Education | $1,031 |
| Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation | Education | $1,030 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Education | $1,029 |
| Jewish Family Service of Dallas | Education | $1,000 |
| Safe Harbor Shelter | Health | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Ackerman
- Samantha Ackerman Asch
- Edward W Ackerman
- Paula Ackerman Menendez
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David B Ackerman (President/Treasurer/Direct), Samantha Ackerman Asch (Vice-President/Secretary/D), Edward W Ackerman (Vice-President/Director) and Paula Ackerman Menendez (Vice-President/Director).
What does Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.