Private foundation · Denver, CO
Ackerman Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$10K – $14K – $21K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
42
Repeat grantees
25
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF
DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 1ST EACH YEAR.
ContactMICHAEL ACKERMAN · 8006629595
MaterialsA PROPOSAL WHICH, IN THE OPINION OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE, WILL PRODUCE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF AN EDUCATIONAL CIRRICULUM OR SYSTEM WITHIN THE U.S. SCHOOL SYSTEM (GRADES K-12) AND WHICH WILL PRODUCE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR GRADES K-12.
RestrictionsSEE ITEM 2(B) ABOVE.
Leadership · from 2023 990-PF
Michael a Ackerman
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Steven J Ackerman
DIRECTOR
Cherilyn Lawrence
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2023
5.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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196
Total grants awarded
$3.1M
Total amount
$16K
Average grant
$50K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.