The Ackerman Foundation Inc
The Ackerman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hudson, New York. It supports organizations and individuals working to improve the lives of people and animals in Columbia County, New York.
The Ackerman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ackerman Foundation Inc gave $50K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,724
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,026,134
- +86.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Ackerman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Apply through the online portal when a grant cycle is open. The 2026 cycle is closed; the foundation says the next cycle will be in Spring 2027.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline was May 5, 2026, a past deadline. The filing lists May 5 of each year.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline was May 5, 2026, a past deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: The Ackerman Foundation
Mailing address: 551 Spook Rock Road, Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: (646) 825-1450
Website: https://theackermanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Ackerman Foundation Inc
Who The Ackerman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Claverack Free Library ($3K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is Columbia County, New York. Its 2024 grant filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ackerman Foundation Inc gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claverack Free Library Claverack, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Columbia Children's Center Inc Hudson, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen Rhinebeck, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hudson Youth Inc Hudson, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding Ghent, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lucky Rehabilitation Center Chatham, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Perfect Ten After School Valatie, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Social and Environmental Germantown, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Second Show Inc Hudson, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Animalkind Animalkind, NY | Charitable | $2,300 |
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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 | $1,026,134 | $594,370 | $62,585 | $50,000 | 29 | $50,000 | $128,438 | $43,232 |
| 2023 | $550,956 | $161,386 | $42,900 | $38,000 | 21 | $38,000 | $2,358 | $19,826 |
| 2022 | $363,561 | $233,344 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 6 | $15,000 | $170,794 | $7,294 |
| 2021 | $249,768 | $251,857 | — | — | — | — | — | $34 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ackerman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 stated focus is funding qualified organizations and individuals working to benefit people and animals in their communities, with its grant application page specifying activities that benefit people and animals in Columbia County.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of funded work. Friends of Hudson Youth says it supports out-of-school activities in sports, creative expression, and academic enrichment. Perfect Ten After School says it helps girls set goals and build skills for their futures. Columbia Children’s Center provides child care and related services, while Columbia County Recovery Kitchen prepares and delivers meals to county residents at risk of food insecurity. High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding provides equine-assisted activities for people with special needs; Claverack Free Library and Reading offers library materials and lifelong-learning opportunities; Animalkind works to address the overpopulation of homeless pets; and Mental Health Awareness & Creative Arts Gallery provides community arts programming focused on mental health awareness, recovery, and stigma reduction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $2,500 each to Claverack Free Library, Columbia Children’s Center, Columbia County Recovery Kitchen, Friends of Hudson Youth, High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding, Lucky Rehabilitation Center, Perfect Ten After School, Social and Environmental, and The Second Show. Animalkind received $2,300, and Ancram Opera House Theatre and Columbia County Libraries each received $2,000.
The foundation’s website says eligible applicants generally must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and be based in or serve people and animals in Columbia County. In some cases, organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal agent that has that status. Applications and supplemental information are submitted through the online portal. The website requires recipients to submit an evaluation report by the end of the project or program, within one year of the grant, or before applying again, whichever comes first. The foundation’s filing says the grant application can be made available by request and that awards are limited to the organization’s mission. The website states that awards of up to $5,000 may be granted starting with the 2025 grant cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Claire Ackerman as president, Teresa Ackerman as vice president, Matthew Mackerer as treasurer, and Kathleen Phillips as secretary. The foundation’s website says its affairs are managed by a Board of Directors whose members serve two-year terms and without compensation.
The Ackerman Foundation Inc is led by Claire Ackerman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Ackerman
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew Mackerer
Treasurer
Tresasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Teresa Ackerman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen Phillips
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Wooton (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: William Jones (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Ackerman Foundation Inc
How much does The Ackerman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ackerman Foundation Inc gave $50K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 21 grants.
What is The Ackerman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ackerman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,724, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ackerman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ackerman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (9 grants), Chatham, NY (4 grants), Ghent, NY (2 grants) and Hillsdale, NY (2 grants).
Does The Ackerman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Ackerman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are The Ackerman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ackerman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Claverack Free Library ($2,500), Columbia Children's Center Inc ($2,500) and Columbia County Recovery Kitchen ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ackerman Foundation Inc?
The Ackerman Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ackerman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is funding qualified organizations and individuals working to benefit people and animals in their communities, with its grant application page specifying activities that benefit people and animals in Columbia County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ackerman Foundation Inc?
Apply through the online portal when a grant cycle is open. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ackerman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ackerman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3473711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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