Ackerman Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMendon, New York · EIN 82-4661528 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID P ACKERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1279 PITTSFORD MENDON ROAD, MENDON NY 14506 |
| Phone | 6178175505 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM - ONLY A BRIEF LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junglekeepers | Cupertino, CA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Acadamy | Buzzards Bay, MA | Program support | $50,000 |
| American Chestnut Restoration | Laurens, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Environment | Delray Beach, FL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Intervol | Rochester, NY | Program support | $20,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge | Ovando, MT | Program support | $15,000 |
| Allegany County Historical Society | Andover, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Museum of Science | Buffalo, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Shikar-Safari Club International | Houston, TX | Program support | $2,320 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Program support | $2,000 |
| Belmont Fire Department | Belmont, NY | Program support | $2,000 |
| Elbow Reef Foundation | Erlanger, KY | Program support | $1,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Program support | $1,027 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance | Wellsville, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Richburg Volunteer Fire Department | Richburg, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Friendship Free Library | Friendship, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,947 | 18 |
| 2024 | $147,971 | 16 |
| 2023 | $206,791 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642229349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4661528
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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