Funder directory → Colorado → ACKERMAN FOUNDATION INC
Private foundation · DENVER, CO · EIN 582284728ACKERMAN FOUNDATION INC
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$10,000–$42,000
median $25,000
Giving (latest FY)
$540,000
23 grants · FY2025
Assets
$14,925,439
gives nationally
Application form & materials: A PROPOSAL WHICH, IN THE OPINION OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE, WILL PRODUCE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF AN EDUCATIONAL CIRRICULUM OR SYSTEM WITHIN THE U.S. SCHOOL SYSTEM (GRADES K-12) AND WHICH WILL PRODUCE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR GRADES K-12.
Deadlines: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 1ST EACH YEAR.
Restrictions: SEE ITEM 2(B) ABOVE.
Contact: MICHAEL ACKERMAN · 8181 E TUFTS AVE SUITE 600, DENVER, CO, 80237 · 8006629595
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGACY MINISTRIES INC · SHERIDAN, WY | LEGACYWORKS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| OPERATION HOMEFRONT · SAN ANTONIO, TX | PROGRAMS IN CO | $49,000 |
| UKRAINE HOUSE DC FOUNDATION · WASHINGTON, DC | UNITED 24: MEDICAL AID | $45,000 |
| NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION · VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE · CULVER CITY, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $26,000 |
| THOUSAND CURRENTS · SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOOD SYSTEM PROGRAMS | $26,000 |
| JANE PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE · NEW ORLEANS, LA | JANE PLACE CAPITAL | $25,000 |
| WARREN VILLAGE · DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES · WEST POINT, NY | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| WORLD CONNECT · NEW YORK CITY, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.