Grants paid by James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation
EIN 42-1412905 · Fort Dodge, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV
James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation of Fort Dodge, IA (EIN 42-1412905) reported 77 grants paid totaling $331,224 to 31 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$331,224
77 grants
Recipients
31
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | $49,425 | — |
| 2019 | 12 | $47,674 | — |
| 2020 | 13 | $42,750 | — |
| 2021 | 12 | $42,375 | — |
| 2022 | 7 | $58,500 | — |
| 2023 | 10 | $57,500 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | $33,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 31 recipients receiving the most from James W and Frances M Ackerman Charitable Foundation, by grants paid, out of 31 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmonds Partners in the Spirit | U | Fort Dodge, IA | 4 | $49,199 | 2021 |
| St Edmonds School | U | Fort Dodge, IA | 7 | $48,825 | 2024 |
| University of Iowa | U | Iowa City, IA | 7 | $45,000 | 2024 |
| Trinity Foundation 42-1355485 | C | Ft Dodge, IA | 3 | $35,000 | 2023 |
| Iowa Central Community College 23-7043863 | C | Fort Dodge, IA | 8 | $26,750 | 2024 |
| Friends of St Edmond Ball | U | Fort Dodge, IA | 4 | $21,000 | 2024 |
| Dowling Foundation Board | U | West Des Moines, IA | 3 | $20,550 | 2020 |
| Fort Dodge Community School Foundation 42-1271458 | C | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $17,500 | 2022 |
| Fort Dodge Community Foundation | U | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $16,750 | 2023 |
| Iowa State University 23-7149557 | B | Ames, IA | 7 | $13,000 | 2024 |
| Texas Christian University 75-0827465 | C | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| University of Wyoming 22-3012601 | B | Laramie, WY | 2 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Als Association of Iowa | U | West Des Moines, IA | 2 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Creighton University 47-0376583 | C | Omaha, NE | 2 | $3,000 | 2019 |
| Micheal Myers Family Foundation | U | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,500 | 2023 |
| Iowa Central Community College Athletics | U | Ft Dodge, IA | 1 | $2,250 | 2020 |
| University of Northern Iowa | U | Cedar Falls, IA | 2 | $2,000 | 2020 |
| Augustana 36-2166962 | D | Rock Island, IL | 2 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Als Association Iowa | U | West Des Moines, IA | 2 | $1,650 | 2019 |
| Pica | U | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $1,500 | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | U | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Loras College | U | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students 84-1522811 | B | Golden, CO | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association 45-3978909 | B | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $600 | 2019 |
| Iowa College Foundation 42-0745995 | C | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $500 | 2020 |
| Veterans Memorial Park 61-1931965 | D | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| Study Club 74-3109034 | B | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $300 | 2019 |
| Stay Abreast of Cancer - Fighting Angels | U | Monroe, CT | 1 | $250 | 2018 |
| Main Street Fort Dodge | U | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $250 | 2018 |
| Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association 42-1222918 | B | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $250 | 2019 |
| Fort Dodge Evening Lions | U | Ames, IA | 1 | $100 | 2018 |
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 77 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $7,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202521359349103592 |
| 2024 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $6,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202521359349103592 |
| 2024 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | C | $6,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202521359349103592 |
| 2024 | Friends of St Edmond Ball Fort Dodge, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 202521359349103592 |
| 2024 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | B | $4,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202521359349103592 |
| 2024 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202521359349103592 |
| 2024 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202521359349103592 |
| 2023 | Fort Dodge Community Foundation Fort Dodge, IA | U | $16,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | Trinity Foundation Fort Dodge, IA | C | $12,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $5,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | Friends of St Edmond Ball Fort Dodge, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | Als Association of Iowa West Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | Micheal Myers Family Foundation Dallas, TX | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | B | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202433119349101003 |
| 2023 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202433119349101003 |
| 2022 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $26,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202342719349100304 |
| 2022 | Fort Dodge Community School Foundation Fort Dodge, IA | C | $16,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202342719349100304 |
| 2022 | Friends of St Edmond Ball Fort Dodge, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 202342719349100304 |
| 2022 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202342719349100304 |
| 2022 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202342719349100304 |
| 2022 | Als Association of Iowa West Des Moines, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202342719349100304 |
| 2022 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202342719349100304 |
| 2021 | Trinity Foundation Ft Dodge, IA | C | $12,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $8,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Friends of St Edmond Ball Fort Dodge, IA | U | $6,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | St Edmonds Partners in the Spirit Fort Dodge, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $1,375 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society West Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Augustana Rock Island, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Fellowship of Catholic University Students Golden, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Fort Dodge Community School Foundation Fort Dodge, IA | C | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202242529349101104 |
| 2021 | Veterans Memorial Park Fort Dodge, IA | D | $500 | paid | HOSPITAL | 202242529349101104 |
| 2020 | Trinity Foundation Ft Dodge, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $6,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Dowling Foundation Board West Des Moines, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Iowa Central Community College Foundation Ft Dodge, IA | B | $2,750 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Iowa Central Community College Athletics Ft Dodge, IA | U | $2,250 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Pica Fort Dodge, IA | U | $1,500 | paid | HOSPITAL | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | St Edmonds Partners in the Spirit Fort Dodge, IA | U | $1,500 | paid | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOOL PROGRAMS | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Augustana Rock Island, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202142289349100539 |
| 2020 | Iowa College Foundation Fort Dodge, IA | C | $250 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202142289349100539 |
| 2019 | St Edmonds Partners in the Spirit Fort Dodge, IA | U | $24,299 | paid | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Dowling Foundation Board West Des Moines, IA | U | $7,775 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $6,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $2,450 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Als Association Iowa West Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | C | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | SCHOOL PROGRAMS | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association Fort Dodge, IA | B | $300 | paid | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENT | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association Fort Dodge, IA | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING | 202001789349100905 |
| 2019 | Study Club Fort Dodge, IA | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202001789349100905 |
| 2018 | St Edmonds Partners in the Spirit Fort Dodge, IA | U | $18,400 | paid | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | U | $9,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Dowling Foundation Board West Des Moines, IA | U | $7,775 | paid | TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | St Edmonds School Fort Dodge, IA | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | C | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | B | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Als Association Iowa West Des Moines, IA | U | $650 | paid | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Badger Lake Dragon Boat Association Fort Dodge, IA | B | $300 | paid | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENT | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Stay Abreast of Cancer - Fighting Angels Monroe, CT | U | $250 | paid | SCHOOL PROGRAMS | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Main Street Fort Dodge Fort Dodge, IA | U | $250 | paid | PROVIDED FUNDS TO CAUSES, PROGRAMS, AND ORGANIZATION | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Iowa College Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $250 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Fort Dodge Community Foundation Fort Dodge, IA | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT - FIRE DEPARTMENT | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Study Club Fort Dodge, IA | B | $200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911829349100501 |
| 2018 | Fort Dodge Evening Lions Ames, IA | U | $100 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201911829349100501 |
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.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202521359349103592 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202433119349101003 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202342719349100304 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202242529349101104 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202142289349100539 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202001789349100905 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201911829349100501 |
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/421412905.json.
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