The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodbury, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $90K.
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation gave $147K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,409
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,426
- +43.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,052,139
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Hampton Synagogue ($64K). Together the top 8 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2020) to $147K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hampton Synagogue Westhampton Beach, NY | General | $64,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshuru New York, NY | General | $28,154 |
| Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc Great Neck, NY | General | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Future New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Plainview, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General | $6,000 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | General | $2,455 |
| Israel Defense Foundation New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,052,139 | $123,115 | $164,781 | $147,409 | 8 | $147,409 | $89,850 |
| 2023 | $2,093,805 | $104,029 | $157,975 | $141,418 | 11 | $141,418 | $68,228 |
| 2022 | $2,147,751 | $47,467 | $37,801 | $120,966 | 12 | $20,966 | $56,124 |
| 2021 | $2,238,085 | $215,948 | $160,161 | $141,682 | 10 | $141,682 | $60,342 |
| 2020 | $2,182,298 | $155,965 | $114,233 | $98,236 | 9 | — | $139,968 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ari Ackerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gila Ackerman Steinbock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation
How much does The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation give each year?
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation gave $147K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 11 grants.
What is The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,426, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation give grants?
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Hampton Synagogue ($64,000), Congregation Kehilath Jeshuru ($28,154) and Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation?
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $123K.
What is The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's EIN?
The Ari and Gila Ackerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7434942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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