The Hackerman Foundation Inc
The Hackerman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Baltimore and other Maryland communities, as well as recipients in other states.
The Hackerman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hackerman Foundation Inc gave $12.3M across 146 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), top state Maryland. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,268,246
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 146
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,029
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $87,076,995
- +86.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (66 of 146, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hackerman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 Dulaney Valley Road Suite 900, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 296-1735
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hackerman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
514 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 372 grants of 514 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 33% to Pennsylvania, 14% to New York, 3% to New Jersey, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 146 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hackerman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 66 of 146 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $107K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 239% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 354% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $3.4M (2020) to $12.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 146 grants totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to Donor Advised Fund | $3,955,869 |
| American Jewish Joint Distributioncommittee Inc New York, NY | International Support | $1,000,000 |
| Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | 2019 Annual Fund - JDC | $800,000 |
| Turnaround Inc Towson, MD | Support Services | $630,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | Philanthropic Support | $500,000 |
| Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy Inc Lakewood, NJ | Jewish Education | $300,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Education | $250,000 |
| Irc's Center for Economic Opportunity San Diego, CA | To Support Loan Capital for Baltimore Specific Lendiing | $250,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Community Assistance | $150,000 |
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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 | $87,076,995 | $53,572,474 | $13,219,278 | $12,268,246 | 146 | $12,411,371 | $3,804,805 | $3,510,206 |
| 2023 | $46,701,240 | $26,846,838 | $7,261,971 | $6,648,119 | 126 | $6,749,619 | $1,291,429 | $2,383,626 |
| 2022 | $27,079,506 | $26,650,181 | $3,719,836 | $3,622,640 | 92 | $3,622,640 | $310,901 | $969,285 |
| 2021 | $4,146,337 | $3,737,961 | $3,643,966 | $3,618,382 | 83 | $3,627,510 | $491,910 | $273,984 |
| 2020 | $4,052,386 | $2,978,022 | $3,401,218 | $3,354,063 | 67 | — | $95,758 | $267,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hackerman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.5M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 recipients show support for a range of organizations. The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore says it strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel, and around the world. TurnAround Inc says it works to educate, empower, and advocate for people impacted by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy says it operates a school in the tradition of the Orthodox Jewish faith.
Other 2024 recipients describe their work as including education and research (Johns Hopkins University), creating a fairer financial system (IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity), supporting young people (Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore), and assisting individuals and families in crisis (The Samaritan Community). National Philanthropic Trust describes itself as a public charity that provides philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations, and financial institutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 146 grants totaling $12,268,246. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,955,869, with a median grant of $17,500.
The largest reported grant was $3,955,869 to National Philanthropic Trust, with the purpose listed as a contribution to a donor-advised fund. Other notable grants included $1,000,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for international support; $800,000 to the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore for its 2019 annual fund supporting JDC; $630,000 to TurnAround Inc for support services; and $500,000 to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for philanthropic support. The foundation also gave $300,000 to Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy for Jewish education, $250,000 each to Johns Hopkins University for education and IRC’s Center for Economic Opportunity for loan capital supporting Baltimore-specific lending, and $250,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Hackerman as president and treasurer, Audrey Rego as secretary, and Steven Hackerman as vice president.
The Hackerman Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Hackerman, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Hackerman
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Hackerman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Rego
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lillian Hackerman (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Hackerman Foundation Inc
How much does The Hackerman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hackerman Foundation Inc gave $12.3M across 146 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 126 grants.
What is The Hackerman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hackerman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $84,029, across 146 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hackerman Foundation Inc that year got $107K on average.
Where does The Hackerman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hackerman Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (79 grants), Lakewood, NJ (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (10 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Hackerman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Hackerman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 146) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Community Center" (14 grants), "Community Assistance" (11 grants) and "Synogogue" (11 grants).
Who are The Hackerman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hackerman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($3,955,869), American Jewish Joint Distributioncommittee Inc ($1,000,000) and Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Inc ($800,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hackerman Foundation Inc?
The Hackerman Foundation Inc reported $87.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hackerman Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 recipients show support for a range of organizations. The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore says it strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel, and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hackerman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hackerman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hackerman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1459149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hackerman Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hackerman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hackerman-foundation-inc-morg_f08d06a788644b4080e7b327158bc457
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