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Grants paid by The Ackerman Foundation

EIN 35-6567579 · Indianapolis, IN · Form 990-PF, Part XV

The Ackerman Foundation of Indianapolis, IN (EIN 35-6567579) reported 142 grants paid totaling $2,510,500 to 59 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$2,510,500

142 grants

Recipients

59

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202037$396,500
202234$524,000
202335$780,000
202436$810,000

Top recipients

The 59 recipients receiving the most from The Ackerman Foundation, by grants paid, out of 59 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis 35-0888017BIndianapolis, IN4$210,0002024
Oaks Academy 35-2050595BIndianapolis, IN4$205,0002024
United Way of Central Indiana 35-1007590BIndianapolis, IN4$175,0002024
Providence Cristo ReyUIndianapolis, IN3$170,0002024
Conner Prairie Museum 20-3402627BFishers, IN4$152,5002024
Gleaners Food Bank 35-1483868DIndianapolis, IN4$120,0002024
Parent Project MdUMiddletown, OH4$110,0002024
Indianapolis ZooUIndianapolis, IN4$107,5002024
Purdue FoundationUWest Lafayette, IN1$100,0002024
Mitchell Daniels Jr SchoolUWest Lafayette, IN1$100,0002023
First Baptist AthleticsUIndianapolis, IN2$80,0002024
Shepherd Community Center 35-1765846CIndianapolis, IN4$80,0002024
Newfields 35-0867955BIndianapolis, IN4$70,0002024
Big Brothers Big SistersUIndianapolis, IN4$60,0002024
Elevate Ventures Inc 27-4118692CIndianapolis, IN4$50,0002024
Herron High School 20-2010941BIndianapolis, IN2$50,0002024
Teenworks 46-2047309BIndianapolis, IN4$50,0002024
College Mentors 35-2002052DIndianapolis, IN4$45,0002024
Eskenazi Health Foundation 31-1132066BIndianapolis, IN4$34,0002024
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation 35-1040153CCarmel, IN4$30,0002024
Kipp Indianapolis 30-0145826BIndianapolis, IN3$25,0002024
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood 35-1738809DIndianapolis, IN1$25,0002023
Outreach Inc 35-1989358BIndianapolis, IN3$25,0002024
Marian University 35-0868175BIndianapolis, IN2$20,0002023
School On WheelsUIndianapolis, IN2$20,0002022
United Schools of IndianapolisUIndianapolis, IN2$20,0002024
Wheeler Mission 35-0888771DIndianapolis, IN2$20,0002023
O'connor HouseUCarmel, IN2$20,0002023
Brightlane Learning 35-2151003CIndianapolis, IN2$20,0002024
Children's Museum 31-0931317CIndianapolis, IN4$20,0002024
The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc 35-2121568BCarmel, IN3$20,0002024
Israel Emergency Fund 01-0566033DSan Francisco, CA1$20,0002023
Indiana Reperatory Theatre 35-1186290CIndianapolis, IN4$17,5002024
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation 35-1812636CIndianapolis, IN4$17,0002024
John H Boner Community Center 23-7204495BIndianapolis, IN2$15,0002022
Eiteljorg MuseumUIndianapolis, IN3$15,0002024
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana 35-1003695BIndianapolis, IN2$15,0002022
Bosma Visionary Opportunities 26-4808603CIndianapolis, IN2$15,0002023
Indianapolis Children's Choir 35-1690755CIndianapolis, IN3$12,5002024
Heartland Film Inc 35-1832797CIndianapolis, IN3$12,0002024
Crossroads of America Council 31-1199472DIndianapolis, IN3$10,0002024
Second Helpings 35-1484281BIndianapolis, IN1$10,0002020
Concerts for a Cause 82-0808786BCarmel, IN2$10,0002023
Good Samaritan NetworkUFishers, IN1$10,0002020
Starfish InitiativeUIndianapolis, IN1$10,0002020
Horizon House 35-1759503BIndianapolis, IN1$10,0002024
Habitat for Humanity 35-1715910CIndianapolis, IN1$10,0002023
Indiana Historical Society 35-0876384BIndianapolis, IN2$10,0002022
Junior AchievementUIndianapolis, IN1$10,0002024
Ivy Tech Foundation 23-7073977BIndianapolis, IN1$5,0002020
Damar Services 35-1168048CIndianapolis, IN1$5,0002023
Center for the Performing Arts 20-3901164BCarmel, IN1$5,0002024
Indiana Center for PreventionUCarmel, IN1$5,0002024
Outrun the Sun 35-2237364CIndianapolis, IN1$5,0002024
Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation 46-1665288CCarmel, IN1$5,0002023
The Mind Trust 20-4560286BIndianapolis, IN1$5,0002020
Conexus IndianaUIndianapolis, IN1$5,0002020
Horizon's at St Richard'sUIndianapolis, IN1$5,0002020
Indianapolis Classic SchoolsUIndianapolis, IN1$2,5002020

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 142 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by The Ackerman Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, INU$100,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Oaks Academy Indianapolis, INB$75,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Providence Cristo Rey Indianapolis, INU$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis, INU$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IND$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Conner Prairie Museum Fishers, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024First Baptist Athletics Indianapolis, INU$40,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Parent Project Md Middletown, OHU$30,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Herron High School Indianapolis, INB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, INC$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Teenworks Indianapolis, INB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Newfields Indianapolis, INB$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Elevate Ventures Inc Indianapolis, INC$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Big Brothers Big Sisters Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024United Schools of Indianapolis Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Brightlane Learning Indianapolis, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Carmel, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Horizon House Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Junior Achievement Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Outreach Inc Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Kipp Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024College Mentors Indianapolis, IND$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc Carmel, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Crossroads of America Council Indianapolis, IND$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Outrun the Sun Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Indiana Reperatory Theatre Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Children's Museum Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Center for the Performing Arts Carmel, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Eiteljorg Museum Indianapolis, INU$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Indiana Center for Prevention Carmel, INU$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Indianapolis Childrens Choir Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Eskenazi Health Foundation Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2024Heartland Film Inc Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202543089349100744
2023Mitchell Daniels Jr School West Lafayette, INU$100,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Providence Cristo Rey Indianapolis, INU$70,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Conner Prairie Museum Fishers, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Oaks Academy Indianapolis, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis, INU$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023First Baptist Athletics Indianapolis, INU$40,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Parent Project Md Middletown, OHU$30,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Indianapolis, IND$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IND$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Herron High School Indianapolis, INB$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Newfields Indianapolis, INB$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Israel Emergency Fund San Francisco, CAD$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, INC$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IND$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Bosma Visionary Opportunities Indianapolis, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023College Mentors Indianapolis, IND$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc Carmel, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Teenworks Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Habitat for Humanity Indianapolis, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Big Brothers Big Sisters Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Carmel, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023O'connor House Carmel, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Brightlane Learning Indianapolis, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Marian University Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Elevate Ventures Inc Indianapolis, INC$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Carmel, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Damar Services Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Eiteljorg Museum Indianapolis, INU$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Concerts for a Cause Carmel, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Children's Museum Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Indiana Reperatory Theatre Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Eskenazi Health Foundation Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2023Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202403099349101125
2022Oaks Academy Indianapolis, INB$62,500paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Providence Cristo Rey Indianapolis, INU$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Conner Prairie Museum Fishers, INB$50,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, INB$30,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IND$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Parent Project Md Middletown, OHU$25,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Newfields Indianapolis, INB$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, INC$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Big Brothers Big Sisters Indianapolis, INU$20,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Elevate Ventures Inc Indianapolis, INC$15,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022John H Boner Community Center Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022O'connor House Carmel, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Teenworks Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022United Schools of Indianapolis Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022College Mentors Indianapolis, IND$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Outreach Inc Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Kipp Indianapolis Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022School On Wheels Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Carmel, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Indianapolis Children's Choir Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Indiana Reperatory Theatre Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Concerts for a Cause Carmel, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Eiteljorg Museum Indianapolis, INU$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc Carmel, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis, INU$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Bosma Visionary Opportunities Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Heartland Film Inc Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Children's Museum Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Eskenazi Health Foundation Indianapolis, INB$4,000paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2022Crossroads of America Council Indianapolis, IND$2,500paidGENERAL OPERATIONS202302719349100505
2020Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, INB$60,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, INB$45,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Parent Project Md Middletown, OHU$25,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Big Brothers Big Sisters Indianapolis, INU$20,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IND$20,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Eskenazi Health Foundation Indianapolis, INB$20,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, INC$20,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Oaks Academy Indianapolis, INB$17,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020College Mentors Indianapolis, IND$15,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Marian University Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Second Helpings Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Good Samaritan Network Fishers, INU$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Newfields Indianapolis, INB$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020School On Wheels Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSE202133129349101713
2020Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IND$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Starfish Initiative Indianapolis, INU$10,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Kipp Indianapolis Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Teenworks Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Horizon's at St Richard's Indianapolis, INU$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020The Mind Trust Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020John H Boner Community Center Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Children's Museum Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Elevate Ventures Inc Indianapolis, INC$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Ivy Tech Foundation Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Conexus Indiana Indianapolis, INU$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Outreach Inc Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Indianapolis, INB$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Carmel, INC$5,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Indianapolis Classic Schools Indianapolis, INU$2,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Indianapolis Children's Choir Indianapolis, INC$2,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Conner Prairie Museum Fishers, INB$2,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Crossroads of America Council Indianapolis, IND$2,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Indiana Reperatory Theatre Indianapolis, INC$2,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis, INU$2,500paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Indianapolis, INC$2,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713
2020Heartland Film Inc Indianapolis, INC$2,000paidGENERAL PURPOSES202133129349101713

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.2202543089349100744
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202403099349101125
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202302719349100505
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202133129349101713

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/356567579.json.

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