How much funding does G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant?

Geography: Based in New York City or Chicago with operating budgets under $1 million are eligible; Located within the city limits of New York City or Chicago. Size limits: With operating budgets under $1 million.

G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant

M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Healthcare Grants Human & Social Service Grants Grants for Churches

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

To better support the capacity of nonprofit organizations, multi-year funding requests are considered.
Ackermann’s wishes, the Ackermann Memorial Fund supports charitable organizations operated or controlled by the Roman Catholic church and/or members of the Roman Catholic Church, and charitable organizations operated or controlled by a Protestant Church and/or its members.

Geography

Based in New York City or Chicago with operating budgets under $1 million are eligible
Located within the city limits of New York City or Chicago

Size & budget

With operating budgets under $1 million

Other requirements

The Foundation will consider requests for general operating support only if the organization's operating budget is less than $1 million.
According to Mrs.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: In general, grant requests for individuals, endowment campaigns, capital projects or research will not be considered.

Overview

The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund Grant, established in 1937, aims to provide quality health care and human services to underserved populations. It prioritizes support for charitable organizations associated with the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, particularly hospitals. Organizations based in New York City or Chicago with operating budgets under $1 million are eligible for consideration, and multi-year funding requests are welcomed to enhance nonprofit capacities.

Eligibility

The Foundation will consider requests for general operating support only if the organization's operating budget is less than $1 million. To better support the capacity of nonprofit organizations, multi-year funding requests are considered.Organizations must be geographically located within the city limits of New York City or Chicago.According to Mrs. Ackermann’s wishes, the Ackermann Memorial Fund supports charitable organizations operated or controlled by the Roman Catholic church and/or members of the Roman Catholic Church, and charitable organizations operated or controlled by a Protestant Church and/or its members.

Ineligibility

In general, grant requests for individuals, endowment campaigns, capital projects or research will not be considered.

What M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 33
Total given: $1.37M
Median grant: $35K
Range: $15K–$100K

By dollars: New York 53%, Illinois 45%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Far Rockaway, NY.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

St John Episcopal Hospital · Far Rockaway, NY

Unrestricted general

$100K
Cathedral Church of St John the Divine · New York, NY

Unrestricted general

$100K
Good Shepherd Services · New York, NY

Unrestricted general

$100K
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · Des Plaines, IL

Unrestricted general

$90K
Bishop Anderson Foundation · Chicago, IL

Unrestricted general

$70K