M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 36-6039158 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE THORN BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 S LASALLE STREET IL1-231-13-3, CHICAGO IL 60604 |
| Phone | 3128286763 |
| Form and materials | PROPOSAL; NO FORMAL APPLICATION REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CITY OF CHICAGO. AFFILIATION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND PROTESTANT CHURCH IS REQUIRED. |
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Episcopal Hospital | Far Rockaway, NY | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Cathedral Church of St John the Divine | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Services | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | Unrestricted general | $90,000 |
| Bishop Anderson Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $70,000 |
| New York Foundling Hospital | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Ascension Illinois Alexian Bros | Elk Grove Village, IL | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | Roslyn, NY | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Cabrini Immigrant Services NYC | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Trinity Community Connection Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Chicago Lights | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Xavier Mission | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $34,539 |
| Cristo Rey NY High School | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $32,000 |
| Advent Lutheran Church | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| St Bernard Hospital | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charity Community Services | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Denver, CO | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Bethany House of Hospitality | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Taller de Jose Josephs Workshop | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Chicagoland Methodist Sr Svc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| St Anthony Hospital | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Marillac Social Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,366,539 | 33 |
| 2024 | $1,222,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $1,305,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621119349101632
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6039158
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.