The Ackerman Foundation
EIN 356567579
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$3.4M
287 grants · $425K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
66%
deep partner · 61/92 multi-year
repeat
$17.4M
Assets (2023)
92
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOHN F ACKERMAN
Phone
(317) 663-0205
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
MONEY REQUESTED AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH MONEY IS TO BE USED
Restrictions
IT IS CURRENTLY ANTICIPATED THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL FOCUS ITS EFFORTS IN AREAS OF SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, CARE, INCLUDING HOUSING FOR THE AGED AND GIFTS TO ENTITIES SUCH AS MUSEUMS, ZOOS, THE UNITED WAY AND THE RED CROSS. THE ORGANIZATION MAY ALSO, IN THE FUTURE, IMPLEMENT A SCHOLAR- SHIP PROGRAM; ALTHOUGH, NO SUCH PROGRAM IS PLANNED AT THIS TIME.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $430K | $8.4M | $619K | 49 |
| 2017 | $431K | $9.0M | $318K | 49 |
| 2018 | $413K | $7.9M | $762K | 45 |
| 2019 | N/A | $9.0M | $1.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | $396K | $9.4M | $130K | 37 |
| 2021 | $425K | $19.2M | $9.4M | 38 |
| 2022 | $524K | $15.9M | $4.5M | 34 |
| 2023 | $780K | $17.4M | $515K | 35 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 287 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (287 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Daniels Jr School | West Lafayette, IN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Providence Cristo Rey | Indianapolis, IN | $70,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | $62,500 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $60,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Conner Prairie Museum | Fishers, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Providence Cristo Rey | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Conner Prairie Museum | Fishers, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Shepherd Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2017 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $45,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| First Baptist Athletics | Indianapolis, IN | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2018 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Parent Project Md | Middletown, OH | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Shepherd Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2016 |