How much funding does Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants provide?

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When is the deadline for Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants?

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How often is Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants offered?

Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants

Q: Who is eligible for Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants?

Eligible applicants: Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in El Paso and Teller counties, without recent grant funding or declines. Geography: In the Pikes Peak region, emphasizing arts and culture, education, health, and commu; Operating in El Paso and Teller counties, without recent grant funding or declines; Serving the Pikes Peak region, with a specific focus on organizations working in arts and; Serving the Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller counties) are eligible to apply. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Grant applications are typically reviewed twice annually, in the spring and at the end of the year.”

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Eligible organizations

Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in El Paso and Teller counties, without recent grant funding or declines

Geography

In the Pikes Peak region, emphasizing arts and culture, education, health, and commu
Operating in El Paso and Teller counties, without recent grant funding or declines
Serving the Pikes Peak region, with a specific focus on organizations working in arts and
Serving the Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller counties) are eligible to apply

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Activities take place in Colorado.
You have not received a grant within the past three years (three-year wait after a grant request is funded).
You have not been declined for a grant in past year (one-year wait after a grant is declined).

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The Foundation does not accept grant applications for grant support to:Other foundations or nonprofits that distribute money to recipients of its own selection Endowments Individuals.
Not eligible: Organizations that practice discrimination of any kind Organizations that do not have fiscal responsibility for the proposed project Organizations that do not have an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit IRS determination letter Camps, camp programs, or other seasonal activities Religious organizations for…
Not eligible: El Pomar will consider, on a limited basis, capital requests from nonpublicly funded secondary schools If funded, applicants must wait three years (36 months) to be considered again.
Not eligible: If declined, applicants must wait one year (12 months) to be considered again.

Overview

The Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in the Pikes Peak region, emphasizing arts and culture, education, health, and community initiatives. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in El Paso and Teller counties, without recent grant funding or declines. The fund, managed separately from El Pomar's competitive grants, continues the legacy of Mr. Jasper D. Ackerman, who championed various charitable causes in this area.

NOTE: The Ackerman Fund has a separate proposal process and timeline from El Pomar's competitive grant process. Grant applications are typically reviewed twice annually, in the spring and at the end of the year.
Mission: Support nonprofit organizations serving the Pikes Peak region, with a specific focus on organizations working in arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health and human services.
History: The Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund seeks to continue the charitable intent of Mr. Jasper D. Ackerman, who supported numerous charitable organizations and causes throughout the Pikes Peak region.

Eligibility

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax status serving the Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller counties) are eligible to apply for funding.Activities take place in Colorado.You have not received a grant within the past three years (three-year wait after a grant request is funded).You have not been declined for a grant in past year (one-year wait after a grant is declined).

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not accept grant applications for grant support to:Other foundations or nonprofits that distribute money to recipients of its own selection Endowments IndividualsOrganizations that practice discrimination of any kind Organizations that do not have fiscal responsibility for the proposed project Organizations that do not have an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit IRS determination letter Camps, camp programs, or other seasonal activities Religious organizations for support of religious programs Cover deficits or debt elimination Cover travel, conferences, conventions, group meetings, or seminars Influence legislation or support candidates for political office Produce videos or other media projects Fund research projects or studies Primary or secondary schools (K-12). El Pomar will consider, on a limited basis, capital requests from nonpublicly funded secondary schools If funded, applicants must wait three years (36 months) to be considered again. If declined, applicants must wait one year (12 months) to be considered again.