Ackerman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDenver, Colorado · EIN 58-2284728 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $26,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL ACKERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 8181 E TUFTS AVE SUITE 600, DENVER CO 80237 |
| Phone | 8006629595 |
| Form and materials | A 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. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 1ST EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | SEE ITEM 2(B) ABOVE. |
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
82% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Ministries Inc | Sheridan, WY | Legacyworks youth development | $50,000 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | Programs in co | $49,000 |
| Ukraine House DC Foundation | Washington, DC | United 24: medical aid | $45,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General operations | $30,000 |
| Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective | Culver City, CA | General operations | $26,000 |
| Thousand Currents | San Francisco, CA | Food system programs | $26,000 |
| Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative | New Orleans, LA | Jane place capital | $25,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | Berkeley, CA | Clean water initiative | $25,000 |
| Semper Fi Funds | Oceanside, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Strongminds | Maplewood, NJ | General operations | $25,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | Scholarship program | $25,000 |
| World Connect | New York City, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Indian Child Resource Center | Oakland, CA | General operations | $21,000 |
| Firebird Community Arts | Chicago, IL | Project fire | $21,000 |
| Point Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $21,000 |
| Cooperation Jackson | Jackson, MS | General operations | $15,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | Denver, CO | General operations | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Choice Education | Greenwood Village, CO | Scholarships for colorado | $10,000 |
| Ecdc African Community Center | Denver, CO | General operations | $10,000 |
| Superhumans Ukraine Inc | Jersey City, NJ | General operations | $10,000 |
| Warren Village | Denver, CO | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cocoon Project | New York, NY | General operations | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $540,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $450,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $375,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610659349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2284728
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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