Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1800463 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$438K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$11,200
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $50,000.
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
68% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | General | $139,200 |
| Seattle Academy | Seattle, WA | General | $52,500 |
| Hotchkiss Endowment Fund | Lakeville, CT | General | $50,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | General | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Acquarium Society | Seattle, WA | General | $25,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Epiphany Parish of Seattle | Seattle, WA | General | $15,500 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | General | $11,200 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Red Cross | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital - Seattle Festival of Trees | Seattle, WA | General | $4,200 |
| Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | Springfield, MA | General | $2,000 |
| The Reagan Ranch Center - Young America's Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $2,000 |
| John Wayne Birthplace Museum | Winterset, IA | General | $1,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | Stamford, CT | General | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $438,400 | 16 |
| 2023 | $613,805 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349100645
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1800463
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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