Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 75-2681488

Foundation Overview

Based in Dallas, TX, Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman has awarded 235 grants totaling $6,139,031 to organizations in New York, Texas and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $560,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,139,031
Total Assets
$13,858,538
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

10 of 62 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Texas

75% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (85%), Plano (4%), Austin (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+55%

Strong 55% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
18 Doors $25,000 Natick, MA, US Education 2023
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention $1,035 New York, NY, US Health 2023
At&t Performing Arts Center $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Austin Tennis Academy $1,000 Austin, TX, US Education 2023
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum $6,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Dallas Public Library $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Dublin School $1,000 Dublin, NH, US Education 2023
Duke University $10,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2023
Episcopal School Of Dallas $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Hockaday School $100,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Kera $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Little Kids Rock $515 Montclair, NJ, US Education 2023
Lumin Education $52,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Naudl - National Association For Urban Debate Leagues $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2023
North Texas Food Bank $2,500 Plano, TX, US Food 2023
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Prison Entrepreneurship $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Queens University Of Charlotte $8,500 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2023
Randolph-macon College $2,000 Ashland, VA, US Education 2023
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
St Mark's School Of Texas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Temple Emanu-el $211,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Dallas Museum Of Art $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Dallas Zoo $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Family Place $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc $1,500 Rye Brook, NY, US Health 2023
The Menninger Clinic $2,500 Houston, TX, US Health 2023
The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth $2,500 Fort Worth, TX, US Education 2023
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $175,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
18 Doors $25,000 Natick, MA, US Education 2023
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention $1,035 New York, NY, US Health 2023
At&t Performing Arts Center $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Austin Tennis Academy $1,000 Austin, TX, US Education 2023
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum $6,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Dallas Public Library $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Dublin School $1,000 Dublin, NH, US Education 2023
Duke University $10,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2023
Episcopal School Of Dallas $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Hockaday School $100,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Kera $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Little Kids Rock $515 Montclair, NJ, US Education 2023
Lumin Education $52,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Naudl - National Association For Urban Debate Leagues $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2023
North Texas Food Bank $2,500 Plano, TX, US Food 2023
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Prison Entrepreneurship $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Queens University Of Charlotte $8,500 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2023
Randolph-macon College $2,000 Ashland, VA, US Education 2023
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
St Mark's School Of Texas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Temple Emanu-el $211,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Dallas Museum Of Art $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Dallas Zoo $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Family Place $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc $1,500 Rye Brook, NY, US Health 2023
The Menninger Clinic $2,500 Houston, TX, US Health 2023
The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth $2,500 Fort Worth, TX, US Education 2023
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $175,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2023
Binghamton University $500 Binghamton, NY, US Education 2022
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2022
Episcopal School Of Dallas $7,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Hockaday School $96,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Lumin Education $52,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
North Texas Food Bank $2,500 Plano, TX, US Food 2022
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Prison Entrepreneurship $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Queens University Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2022
Randolph-macon College $1,500 Ashland, VA, US Education 2022
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
St Mark's School Of Texas $27,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Temple Emanu-el $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Dallas Museum Of Art $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Family Place $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $190,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Austin Tennis Academy $1,000 Austin, TX, US Education 2022
The Menninger Clinic $2,500 Houston, TX, US Health 2022
Kera $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Dallas Zoo $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth $2,500 Fort Worth, TX, US Education 2022
At&t Performing Arts Center $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Unicef $20,000 New York, NY, US Ukraine Relief 2022
Binghamton University $500 Binghamton, NY, US Education 2022
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2022
Episcopal School Of Dallas $7,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Hockaday School $96,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Lumin Education $52,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
North Texas Food Bank $2,500 Plano, TX, US Food 2022
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Prison Entrepreneurship $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Queens University Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2022
Randolph-macon College $1,500 Ashland, VA, US Education 2022
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
St Mark's School Of Texas $27,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Temple Emanu-el $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Dallas Museum Of Art $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Family Place $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $190,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Austin Tennis Academy $1,000 Austin, TX, US Education 2022
The Menninger Clinic $2,500 Houston, TX, US Health 2022
Kera $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Dallas Zoo $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth $2,500 Fort Worth, TX, US Education 2022
At&t Performing Arts Center $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Unicef $20,000 New York, NY, US Ukraine Relief 2022
Binghamton University $500 Binghamton, NY, US Education 2022
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2022
Episcopal School Of Dallas $7,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Hockaday School $96,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Lumin Education $52,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
North Texas Food Bank $2,500 Plano, TX, US Food 2022
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Prison Entrepreneurship $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Queens University Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2022
Randolph-macon College $1,500 Ashland, VA, US Education 2022
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
St Mark's School Of Texas $27,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Temple Emanu-el $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Dallas Museum Of Art $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Family Place $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $190,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Austin Tennis Academy $1,000 Austin, TX, US Education 2022
The Menninger Clinic $2,500 Houston, TX, US Health 2022
Kera $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Dallas Zoo $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
The Modern Art Museum Fort Worth $2,500 Fort Worth, TX, US Education 2022
At&t Performing Arts Center $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2022
Unicef $20,000 New York, NY, US Ukraine Relief 2022
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Dublin School $1,100 Dublin, NH, US Education 2021
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2021
Episcopal School Of Dallas $7,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Hockaday School $96,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Jewish Family Service Of Greater Dallas $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Jonathan's Place $500 Garland, TX, US Education 2021
Lumin Education $1,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
National Council Of Jewish Women Greater Dallas Section $2,000 Washington, DC, US Education 2021
North Texas Food Bank $5,000 Plano, TX, US Food 2021
Queens University Of Charlotte $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2021
Randolph-macon College $1,500 Ashland, VA, US Education 2021
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
St Mark's School Of Texas $225,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Temple Emanu-el $200,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $50,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
The Lamplighter School $4,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $560,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Communities Foundation Of Texas $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Food 2021
29 Acres $1,000 Cross Roads, TX, US Education 2021
The Family Place $1,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Answer Als $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US Education 2021
Texas A&m Foundation $1,000 College Station, TX, US Education 2021
Childcare Group $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Planned Parenthood $500 Washington, DC, US Education 2021
Dallas Casa $500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
The Dallas Museum Of Art $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Prison Entrepreneuriship $2,685 Dallas, TX, US Education 2021
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum $15,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2020
Episcopal School Of Dallas $7,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Hockaday School $85,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Ryan Goldblatt Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
St Mark's School Of Texas $230,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
St Monica Catholic Church $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Temple Emanu-el $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
The June Shelton School And Evaluation Center $73,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
University Of Texas At Dallas - Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies $301,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Binghamton University $250 Binghamton, NY, US Education 2020
Community Homes For Adults Inc $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Community Partners Of Dallas $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Jewish Family Service Of Greater Dallas $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Jewish Federation Of Greater Dallas $500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
Lumin Education $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
North Texas Food Bank $7,000 Plano, TX, US Food 2020
Queens University Of Charlotte $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2020
Vital Ground Foundation $1,000 Missoula, MT, US Education 2020
18 Doors $15,000 Natick, MA, US Education 2020
Dallas Baptist University $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2020
United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Coronavirus Response And Recovery 2020
Vna $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Food 2020
Camp John Marc $390 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Dallas Holocaust Museum Center $15,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2018
Episcopal School Of Dallas $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Great Investors Best Ideas Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Hockaday School $60,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
St Mark's School Of Texas $210,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2018
Camp John Marc $390 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Dallas Holocaust Museum Center $15,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Dublin School $5,000 Dublin, NH, US Education 2017
Episcopal School Of Dallas $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Great Investors Best Ideas Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Hockaday School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Ncjw Greater Dallas Section $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Randolph-macon College $500 Ashland, VA, US Education 2017
St Mark's School Of Texas $127,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
Temple Emanu-el $3,600 Dallas, TX, US Education 2017
University Of Texas At Dallas $150,000 Richardson, TX, US Education 2017
Fractured Atlas Inc $3,226 New York, NY, US Education 2017
Accuracy In Academia $4,000 Bethseda, MD, US Education 2016
Camp John Marc $390 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Communities Foundation Of Texas $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Dallas Holocaust Museum Center $10,550 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Dallas Urban Debate Alliance $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Fund For American Studies $25,000 Washington, DC, US Education 2016
George Mason University Foundation $1,000 Fairfax, VA, US Education 2016
Great Investors Best Ideas Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Hockaday School $50,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Interfaith Familycom $35,000 Newton Upper Falls, MA, US Education 2016
Jewish Family Service $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Jewish Outreach Institute $50,000 New York, NY, US Education 2016
Leadership Institute $50,750 Arlington, VA, US Education 2016
Philanthropy Roundtable $1,000 Washington, DC, US Education 2016
Preston Hollow Presbyterian School $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Randolph-macon College $500 Ashland, VA, US Education 2016
Shelton School $3,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
St Mark's School Of Texas $27,500 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
St Phillip's School & Community Center $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
State Policy Network $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Education 2016
Temple Emanu-el $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Ut Southwestern Medical Center $42,500 Dallas, TX, US Medical Research 2016
University Of Texas At Dallas $100,000 Richardson, TX, US Education 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 75-2681488
Website N/A
Address 5956 SHERRY LN STE 1600 Dallas, TX 75225-8027

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Edward & Wilhelmina Ackerman's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/treasurer/direct David B Ackerman
Vice-president/secretary/d Samantha Ackerman Asch
Vice-president/director Edward W Ackerman
Vice-president/director Paula Ackerman Menendez

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.