James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Dodge, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $786K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $60K.
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,000
- -42.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,714
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $785,875
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Iowa ($7K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $33K (2024) to $59K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Friends of St Edmond Ball Fort Dodge, IA | To Support Catholic Education | $5,000 |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
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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 | $785,875 | $67,297 | $40,166 | $33,000 | 7 | $33,000 | $60,131 | $46,469 |
| 2023 | $743,642 | $36,306 | $63,804 | $57,500 | 10 | $57,500 | $30,002 | $42,615 |
| 2022 | $755,539 | $-8,482 | $66,991 | $58,500 | 7 | $58,500 | $19,137 | $47,519 |
| 2021 | $879,127 | $74,784 | $52,001 | $42,375 | 12 | $42,375 | $65,158 | $50,678 |
| 2020 | $856,054 | $55,140 | $53,794 | $42,750 | 13 | — | $44,096 | $47,470 |
| 2019 | $854,708 | $79,067 | $55,584 | $47,674 | 12 | — | $71,157 | $44,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation is led by James R. Bocken, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Bocken
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Bocken
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Schnurr
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Greg Bocken
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathy Bocken
Secretarty
On filings since 2019
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 James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation
How much does James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation give each year?
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 10 grants.
What is James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation give grants?
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and Wyoming (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Dodge, IA (2 grants).
Does James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Iowa ($7,000), Texas Christian University ($6,000) and Friends of St Edmond Ball ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation?
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation reported $786K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (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 is James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1412905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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