Private foundation · EIN 91-1800463 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation

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: 16 grants paid, $438K total, median $13K. 31% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$438K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in WA
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New York UniversityNew York, NYGeneral$139K
Seattle AcademySeattle, WAGeneral$53K
Hotchkiss Endowment FundLakeville, CTGeneral$50K
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral$50K
University of ArizonaTucson, AZGeneral$50K
The Seattle Acquarium SocietySeattle, WAGeneral$25K
Harvard Kennedy SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral$25K
Epiphany Parish of SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral$16K
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAGeneral$11K
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral$5,000
Seattle Children's Hospital - Seattle Festival of TreesSeattle, WAGeneral$4,200
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameSpringfield, MAGeneral$2,000
The Reagan Ranch Center - Young America's FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$2,000
John Wayne Birthplace MuseumWinterset, IAGeneral$1,000
Global Lyme AllianceStamford, CTGeneral$800

By state: New York 2 · Washington 5 · California 2 · Connecticut 2 · Arizona 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Ackerley Foundation, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation 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 Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $438K across 16 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Ginger and Barry Ackerley Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Washington (5 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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