Private foundation · EIN 52-1459149 · Towson, Maryland

Hackerman Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 146 grants paid, $12M total, median $18K. 67% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
146
$12M
Median grant
$18K
Stays in MD
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$87M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 146 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAContribution to donor advised fund$4.0M
American Jewish Joint Distributioncommittee IncNew York, NYInternational support$1.0M
Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD2019 annual fund - jdc$800K
Turnaround IncTowson, MDSupport services$630K
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NYPhilanthropic support$500K
Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy IncLakewood, NJJewish education$300K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDEducation$250K
Irc's Center for Economic OpportunitySan Diego, CATo support loan capital for baltimore specific lendiing$250K
St Vincent de Paul Society of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDCommunity support$250K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan BaltimoreBaltimore, MDCommunity assistance$150K
The Samaritan CommunityBaltimore, MDCommunity assistance$150K
Johns Hopkins School of NursingBaltimore, MDEducation$150K
Planned Parenthood of Maryland IncBaltimore, MDReproductive healthcare$140K
Cash Campaign of MarylandBaltimore, MDEconomic advancement$125K
The Idi Foundation IncAtlanta, GAFortifying israel's democratic institutions and values$100K
Civic WorksBaltimore, MDCommunity support$100K
Thread IncBaltimore, MDYouth assistance$100K
Goodwill Industries of the ChesapeakeBaltimore, MDWorkforce development and other social services for people with disabilities$100K
Habitat for Humanity of the ChesapeakeBaltimore, MDAffordable housing$100K
Bridges BaltimoreBaltimore, MDYouth assistance$100K
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland IncBaltimore, MDProviding nutritious meals and individualized support$100K
Collegebound FoundationBaltimore, MDSupports postsecondary education in baltimore city public schools$100K
Southeast Community Development Corporation IncBaltimore, MDCommunity support$100K
Parks & People IncBaltimore, MDEducation, enviroment & services operating support$100K
Agudath Israel of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDJewish support services$85K
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNFinancial support for single mother's and their children$80K
Elev8 Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDEducation support$75K
Womens Health Center of West Virginia IncCharleston, WVProvide and advocate for affordable healthcare$75K
Rebuild Metro IncBaltimore, MDRebuilding & restoring homes and community support$75K
Associated Catholic CharitiesBaltimore, MDProvides care and services to improve the lives of marylanders in need$75K
Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDJewish community center$70K
The United Way of Central Maryland IncBaltimore, MDCommunity assistance$63K
Pivot IncBaltimore, MDCommunity reentry for women$60K
American Friends of Zichron Nechama IncBrooklyn, NYCommunity support$55K
MD Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness (silver Canady Charitable ColleBowie, MDCommunity education$55K
Talmudical Academy of Baltimore IncPikesville, MDScholarship contribution$55K
Ner Israel Rabbinical College IncPikesville, MDRabbinical college$55K
Bais Yaakov School for GirlsBaltimore, MDJewish school for girls$55K
Baltimore County GovernmentTowson, MDRape kit testing$51K
Central Scholarship Bureau IncOwings Mills, MDHigher education scholarships$50K
National Aquarium IncBaltimore, MDAquatic education and conservation$50K
Ohr Menachem Jewish Center IncBaltimore, MDJewish community center$50K
Chabad Johns HopkinsBaltimore, MDSupport for jewish students at hopkins$50K
Baltimore Abortion FundBaltimore, MDFinancial assistance and logistical support to people receiving md abortion care$50K
Weekend Backpacks Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDCommunity assistance$50K
Fund for Educational ExcellenceBaltimore, MDCommunity assistance$50K
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care ShelterBaltimore, MDAnimal shelter and adoption center$50K
Maryland Council on Economic EducationTowson, MDPromote economic education$50K
The Women's Housing CoalitionBaltimore, MDProviding afforable housing and support services$45K
B'nos Yisroel of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDJewish girls' school$40K
Cheder Chabad IncBaltimore, MDJewish elementary school$40K
Black Women Build - BaltimoreBaltimore, MDCommunity development$40K
Keren Olam HatorahBrooklyn, NYJewish education$40K
Mesivta Shaarei Chaim CorpBaltimore, MDSecondary education$40K
St Ambrose Housing Aid Center IncBaltimore, MDCreate equal housing opportunities$40K
Chabad Park HeightsBaltimore, MDJewish pre-school and elementary$40K
International Fellowship of Christians & JewsChicago, ILInternational support for christians and jews$36K
Comprehensive Housing Assistance IncBaltimore, MDBaltimore housing and community development$30K
Sisters Circle IncTimonium, MDSupport for young women$30K
B'nai Israel CongregationBaltimore, MDSynogogue$30K

By state: Maryland 98 · Pennsylvania 5 · New York 17 · New Jersey 13 · California 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Hackerman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Towson, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hackerman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hackerman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 146 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Hackerman Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (98 grants), Pennsylvania (5 grants), New York (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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