The Hackerman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-1459149 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$12.3M
Organizations funded146
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$94.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $55,000.
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
32% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to donor advised fund | $3,955,869 |
| American Jewish Joint Distributioncommittee Inc | New York, NY | International support | $1,000,000 |
| Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | 2019 annual fund - jdc | $800,000 |
| Turnaround Inc | Towson, MD | Support services | $630,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | Philanthropic support | $500,000 |
| Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy Inc | Lakewood, NJ | Jewish education | $300,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Education | $250,000 |
| Irc's Center for Economic Opportunity | San Diego, CA | To support loan capital for baltimore specific lendiing | $250,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Community support | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Community assistance | $150,000 |
| The Samaritan Community | Baltimore, MD | Community assistance | $150,000 |
| Johns Hopkins School of Nursing | Baltimore, MD | Education | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | Reproductive healthcare | $140,000 |
| Cash Campaign of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Economic advancement | $125,000 |
| The Idi Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Fortifying israel's democratic institutions and values | $100,020 |
| Civic Works | Baltimore, MD | Community support | $100,000 |
| Thread Inc | Baltimore, MD | Youth assistance | $100,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake | Baltimore, MD | Workforce development and other social services for people with disabilities | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake | Baltimore, MD | Affordable housing | $100,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Youth assistance | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | Providing nutritious meals and individualized support | $100,000 |
| Collegebound Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Supports postsecondary education in baltimore city public schools | $100,000 |
| Southeast Community Development Corporation Inc | Baltimore, MD | Community support | $100,000 |
| Parks & People Inc | Baltimore, MD | Education, enviroment & services operating support | $100,000 |
| Agudath Israel of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Jewish support services | $85,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | Financial support for single mother's and their children | $80,000 |
| Elev8 Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Education support | $75,000 |
| Womens Health Center of West Virginia Inc | Charleston, WV | Provide and advocate for affordable healthcare | $75,000 |
| Rebuild Metro Inc | Baltimore, MD | Rebuilding & restoring homes and community support | $75,000 |
| Associated Catholic Charities | Baltimore, MD | Provides care and services to improve the lives of marylanders in need | $75,000 |
| Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Jewish community center | $70,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | Community assistance | $63,320 |
| Pivot Inc | Baltimore, MD | Community reentry for women | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Zichron Nechama Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Community support | $55,000 |
| Md Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness (Silver Canady Charitable Colle | Bowie, MD | Community education | $55,000 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore Inc | Pikesville, MD | Scholarship contribution | $55,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College Inc | Pikesville, MD | Rabbinical college | $55,000 |
| Bais Yaakov School for Girls | Baltimore, MD | Jewish school for girls | $55,000 |
| Baltimore County Government | Towson, MD | Rape kit testing | $51,437 |
| Central Scholarship Bureau Inc | Owings Mills, MD | Higher education scholarships | $50,000 |
| National Aquarium Inc | Baltimore, MD | Aquatic education and conservation | $50,000 |
| Ohr Menachem Jewish Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | Jewish community center | $50,000 |
| Chabad Johns Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | Support for jewish students at hopkins | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Abortion Fund | Baltimore, MD | Financial assistance and logistical support to people receiving md abortion care | $50,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Community assistance | $50,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Baltimore, MD | Community assistance | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter | Baltimore, MD | Animal shelter and adoption center | $50,000 |
| Maryland Council on Economic Education | Towson, MD | Promote economic education | $50,000 |
| The Women's Housing Coalition | Baltimore, MD | Providing afforable housing and support services | $45,000 |
| B'nos Yisroel of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Jewish girls' school | $40,000 |
| Cheder Chabad Inc | Baltimore, MD | Jewish elementary school | $40,000 |
| Black Women Build - Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Community development | $40,000 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah | Brooklyn, NY | Jewish education | $40,000 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Chaim Corp | Baltimore, MD | Secondary education | $40,000 |
| St Ambrose Housing Aid Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | Create equal housing opportunities | $40,000 |
| Chabad Park Heights | Baltimore, MD | Jewish pre-school and elementary | $39,600 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | International support for christians and jews | $36,000 |
| Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore housing and community development | $30,000 |
| Sisters Circle Inc | Timonium, MD | Support for young women | $30,000 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Synogogue | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 146 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,268,246 | 146 |
| 2023 | $6,648,119 | 126 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104772
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1459149
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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