The Ackerman Foundation
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-6567579 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$810K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN F ACKERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 PENNSYLVANIA PARKWAY SUITE 115, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46280 |
| Phone | 3176630205 |
| Form and materials | MONEY REQUESTED AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH MONEY IS TO BE USED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | IT IS CURRENTLY ANTICIPATED THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL FOCUS ITS EFFORTS IN AREAS OF SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, CARE, INCLUDING HOUSING FOR THE AGED AND GIFTS TO ENTITIES SUCH AS MUSEUMS, ZOOS, THE UNITED WAY AND THE RED CROSS. THE ORGANIZATION MAY ALSO, IN THE FUTURE, IMPLEMENT A SCHOLAR- SHIP PROGRAM; ALTHOUGH, NO SUCH PROGRAM IS PLANNED AT THIS TIME. |
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
2% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General operations | $100,000 |
| Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $75,000 |
| Conner Prairie Museum | Fishers, IN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $50,000 |
| Providence Cristo Rey | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Athletics | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $40,000 |
| Parent Project Md | Middletown, OH | General operations | $30,000 |
| Shepherd Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Teenworks | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Herron High School | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Elevate Ventures Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $20,000 |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| College Mentors | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation | Carmel, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| United Schools of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Horizon House | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Kipp Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Indiana Reperatory Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Center for the Performing Arts | Carmel, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Crossroads of America Council | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Heartland Film Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Indiana Center for Prevention | Carmel, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Childrens Choir | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Outrun the Sun | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $810,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $780,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543089349100744
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6567579
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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