Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation
The Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, schools, a hospital-related event, a parish, and organizations working on health issues.
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation at a glance
In short: Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation gave $438K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,400
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,400
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,350
- Total assets
- $16,131,196
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Union Street 3016, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 624-2888
Website: https://www.ackerleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York University ($139K). Together the top 10 received $423K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 63 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest shares went to New York (33%), Washington (25%), California (12%), Connecticut (12%), and Arizona (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $438K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | General | $139,200 |
| Seattle Academy Seattle, WA | General | $52,500 |
| Hotchkiss Endowment Fund Lakeville, CT | General | $50,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | General | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Acquarium Society Seattle, WA | General | $25,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School Cambridge, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Epiphany Parish of Seattle Seattle, WA | General | $15,500 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | General | $11,200 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,131,196 | $712,520 | $1,129,031 | $438,400 | 16 | $681,628 | $373,987 | $790,193 |
| 2023 | $15,957,234 | $348,218 | $1,301,784 | $613,805 | 24 | $857,144 | $114,147 | $772,290 |
| 2022 | $15,690,993 | $-1,573,347 | $1,253,395 | $839,880 | 21 | $994,912 | $1,984,074 | $795,728 |
| 2021 | $18,786,754 | $1,879,736 | $1,320,672 | $1,041,392 | 1 | $1,172,466 | $708,098 | $898,768 |
| 2020 | $18,227,701 | $1,622,341 | $1,326,844 | $1,006,715 | 1 | — | $549,381 | $832,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $790K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New York University describes its work as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. The UCLA Foundation describes its role as helping advance UCLA as an academic and research institution. Global Lyme Alliance describes its mission as pursuing cures for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, awareness, and patient voice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $438,400. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $139,200, with a median of $13,350. The largest reported grants included $139,200 to New York University, $52,500 to Seattle Academy, and $50,000 each to Hotchkiss Endowment Fund, the UCLA Foundation, and the University of Arizona. The listed grants generally reported their purpose as “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Cleworth as president, and Ted Ackerley and Chris Ackerley as co-vice presidents.
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation is led by Kimberly Cleworth, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Cleworth
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Chris Ackerley
Co-Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Ted Ackerley
Co-Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Kimberly Cleworth (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation
How much does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation give each year?
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation gave $438K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $614K across 24 grants.
What is Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's typical grant size?
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,350, and its average grant was $27,400, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation give grants?
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's largest grantees?
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York University ($139,200), Seattle Academy ($52,500) and Hotchkiss Endowment Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation?
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $682K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $790K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New York University describes its work as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's EIN?
Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1800463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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