The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodbury, New York · EIN 20-7434942 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,455 and $28,154.
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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampton Synagogue | Westhampton Beach, NY | General | $64,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshuru | New York, NY | General | $28,154 |
| Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc | Great Neck, NY | General | $25,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization | Plainview, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General | $6,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General | $2,455 |
| Israel Defense Foundation | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,409 | 8 |
| 2023 | $141,418 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522679349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7434942
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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