M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund
The M A & G A Ackerman Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, with administrative operations in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1937 under the will of Mrs. Mary A. Ackermann, the foundation supports charitable organizations with a focus on health care and human services programming.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
35
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-25.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to support quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. According to Mrs. Ackermann's wishes, the fund prioritizes charitable organizations operated or controlled by the Roman Catholic Church and/or its members, or charitable organizations operated or controlled by a Protestant Church and/or its members. Special consideration is given to hospitals.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
June 1
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Organizations must be geographically located within the city limits of:
- New York City
- Chicago
The foundation also has documented giving activity in Illinois, New York, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $26,164,998
- Total giving: $1,222,000 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing from 2024)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Good Shepherd Services ($100,000), Lutheran Social Services of Illinois ($100,000), Cathedral Church of St John the Divine ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARYVILLE ACADEMY Des Plaines, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $20,000 |
| ST MICHAEL'S COMMUNITY PROGRAM New York City, NY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| TERENCE CARDINAL COOKE HEALTH New York City, NY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $45,000 |
| TALLER DE JOSE JOSEPHS WORKSHOP Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| KOLBE HOUSE JAIL MINISTRY Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| ASCENSION ILLINOIS ALEXIAN BROS Elk Grove Village, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
| CHICAGOLAND METHODIST SR SVC Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $20,000 |
| CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY OUTREACH Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHAR DIOCESE OF BRKLYN Brooklyn, NY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $116,678 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grant opportunity and continues to accept applications through its established annual deadline process.
The Ackerman Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Winners - Ackerman FoundationFrequently Asked Questions
What does M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund fund?
The foundation was established to support quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. According to Mrs. Ackermann's wishes, the fund prioritizes charitable organizations operated or controlled by the Roman Catholic Church and/or its members, or charitable organizations operated or controlled by a Protestant Church and/or its members. Special consideration is given to hospitals. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Gra…
How do I apply for a grant from M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,000–$115,000 • Total annual giving: $1,222,000 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) **Application Guidelines:** • Application deadline: June 1 • Applicants are notified by December 31 • General operating support is considered only if the organization's operating budget is less than $1 million • Multi-year funding requests are considered • Grant requests for individuals, endowment campaigns, capital projects, or research are generally not con…
Where does M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund make grants?
Organizations must be geographically located within the city limits of: • New York City • Chicago The foundation also has documented giving activity in Illinois, New York, and Colorado.
What size grants does M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund award?
In 2024, M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund awarded 35 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund's EIN?
M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6039158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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