The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation
Historical FunderLA Mesa, California · EIN 33-0477490 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE THOMAS C ACKERMAN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 3755 AVOCADO BLVD 518, LA MESA CA 919417301 |
| Phone | 6197410113 |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENT A |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENT A |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT A |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | Education | $20,600 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Encinitas, CA | Cultural | $20,500 |
| Abc-Anybodycan Foundation | San Diego, CA | Cultural & education | $18,000 |
| California State University San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Museum | Escondido, CA | Cultural | $12,500 |
| North County Education Foundation | Escondido, CA | Education | $12,000 |
| Teens Rise Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Cultural | $10,500 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network Inc | Spring Valley, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School Inc | San Diego, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Outside the Lens | San Diego, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| San Diego Automotive Museum | San Diego, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| South County Economic Development | National City, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Tariq Khamisa Foundation | San Diego, CA | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Villa Musica | San Diego, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Nature Collective | Encinitas, CA | Cultural | $9,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Grossmont Hospital Foundation | LA Mesa, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Ntc Foundation | San Diego, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation | Poway, CA | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Education | $4,500 |
| Guitars in the Classroom | San Diego, CA | Cultural | $3,500 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet | San Diego, CA | Education | $2,800 |
| Kupanda | San Diego, CA | Cultural | $2,500 |
| San Diego Children's Choir | San Diego, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Science Delivered | San Diego, CA | Education | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,400 | 26 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349102711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0477490
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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