James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Dodge, Iowa · EIN 42-1412905 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
45% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Capital Campaign | Fort Dodge, IA | Capital campaign | $12,500 |
| Friends of St Edmond Ball | Fort Dodge, IA | To support catholic education | $5,000 |
| Michael Myers Family Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Scholarshipscholarship | $3,000 |
| St Edmonds School | Fort Dodge, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fort Dodge School Athletics | Fort Dodge, IA | Wrestling team support | $2,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| St Edmonds Partners in the Spirit | Fort Dodge, IA | To support catholic education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $57,500 | 10 |
| 2021 | $42,375 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622519349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1412905
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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