Bill Jennie and Harry Ackerman Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 20-6069721 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$350K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
43% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Leagal Services Inc | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $196,485 |
| JCC Housing Corp | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation | North Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Girls on the Run Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Charis Circle Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Charleston Jewish Federation | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bsbi Synagogue | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Charle | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Charleston Habitat for Humanity | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Yaschik-Arnold Jewish Studies Center | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bnai Brith International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sc Jewish Historical Society | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $349,985 | 16 |
| 2023 | $329,400 | 9 |
| 2022 | $387,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349100244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6069721
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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