Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism
Providing support for the activities of the society for classical reform judaism and other organizations committed to the preservation and creative nurturing of the historic ideals, spiritual values, intellectual foundations and distinctive worship traditions of classical reform judaism.
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism at a glance
In short: Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $1,019,462
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Society for Classical Reform Judaism ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2019) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society for Classical Reform Judaism Boston, MA | Education | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,019,462 | $110,346 | $206,634 | $200,000 | 1 | $110,282 |
| 2023 | $1,115,750 | $1,019 | $203,843 | $200,000 | 1 | $587 |
| 2022 | $1,318,574 | $677 | $204,972 | $200,000 | 1 | $677 |
| 2021 | $1,522,869 | $191,615 | $143,370 | $140,000 | 3 | $191,615 |
| 2020 | $1,474,624 | $59,961 | $118,242 | $115,000 | 1 | $58,569 |
| 2019 | $1,532,905 | $62,580 | $113,788 | $110,000 | 2 | $62,328 |
About Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism
Based on IRS filings
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism is a public charity, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $110K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism is led by Edward W. Ackerman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward W. Ackerman
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Howard A. Berman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B. H. Levy Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Ackerman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Pike
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism
How much does Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism give each year?
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
How large is Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism?
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $110K.
Where does Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism operate?
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina.
What is Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism's EIN?
Ackerman Family Foundation for Classical Reform Judaism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3933039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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