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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 52-1459149

The Hackerman Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Towson, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 146 grants and $12.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $12,268,246

    Grants listed
    146
    Assets, end of year
    $87,076,995
  • Tax year 2023

    $6,648,119

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $46,701,240
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,622,640

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $27,079,506
  • Tax year 2021

    $3,618,382

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $4,146,337
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,354,063

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $4,052,386
  • Tax year 2019

    $4,485,047

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $4,475,880

Grants paid in 2024

146 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Philanthropic TrustConshohocken, PA

    Contribution to donor advised fund

    $3,955,869
  2. American Jewish Joint Distributioncommittee IncNew York, NY

    International support

    $1,000,000
  3. Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    2019 annual fund - JDC

    $800,000
  4. Turnaround IncTowson, MD

    Support services

    $630,000
  5. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    Philanthropic support

    $500,000
  6. Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor Academy IncLakewood, NJ

    Jewish education

    $300,000
  7. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Education

    $250,000
  8. Irc's Center for Economic OpportunityNew York, NY

    To support loan capital for baltimore specific lendiing

    $250,000
  9. St Vincent de Paul Society of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Community support

    $250,000
  10. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $150,000
  11. The Samaritan CommunityBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $150,000
  12. Johns Hopkins School of NursingBaltimore, MD

    Education

    $150,000
  13. Planned Parenthood of Maryland IncBaltimore, MD

    Reproductive healthcare

    $140,000
  14. Cash Campaign of MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Economic advancement

    $125,000
  15. The Idi Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Fortifying israel's democratic institutions and values

    $100,020
  16. Civic WorksBaltimore, MD

    Community support

    $100,000
  17. Thread IncBaltimore, MD

    Youth assistance

    $100,000
  18. Goodwill Industries of the ChesapeakeHalethorpe, MD

    Workforce development and other social services for people with disabilities

    $100,000
  19. Habitat for Humanity of the ChesapeakeHalethorpe, MD

    Affordable housing

    $100,000
  20. Bridges BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Youth assistance

    $100,000
  21. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland IncBaltimore, MD

    Providing nutritious meals and individualized support

    $100,000
  22. Collegebound FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Supports postsecondary education in baltimore city public schools

    $100,000
  23. Southeast Community Development Corporation IncBaltimore, MD

    Community support

    $100,000
  24. Parks & People IncBaltimore, MD

    Education, enviroment & services operating support

    $100,000
  25. Agudath Israel of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish support services

    $85,000
  26. Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN

    Financial support for single mother's and their children

    $80,000
  27. ELEV8 Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Education support

    $75,000
  28. Womens Health Center of West Virginia IncCharleston, WV

    Provide and advocate for affordable healthcare

    $75,000
  29. Rebuild Metro IncBaltimore, MD

    Rebuilding & restoring homes and community support

    $75,000
  30. Associated Catholic CharitiesBaltimore, MD

    Provides care and services to improve the lives of marylanders in need

    $75,000
  31. Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish community center

    $70,000
  32. The United Way of Central Maryland IncBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $63,320
  33. Pivot IncBaltimore, MD

    Community reentry for women

    $60,000
  34. American Friends of Zichron Nechama IncBrooklyn, NY

    Community support

    $55,000
  35. MD Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness (silver Canady Charitable ColleBowie, MD

    Community education

    $55,000
  36. Talmudical Academy of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Scholarship contribution

    $55,000
  37. Ner Israel Rabbinical College IncBaltimore, MD

    Rabbinical college

    $55,000
  38. Bais Yaakov School for GirlsBaltimore, MD

    Jewish school for girls

    $55,000
  39. Baltimore County GovernmentTowson, MD

    Rape kit testing

    $51,437
  40. Central Scholarship Bureau IncOwings Mills, MD

    Higher education scholarships

    $50,000
  41. National Aquarium IncBaltimore, MD

    Aquatic education and conservation

    $50,000
  42. Ohr Menachem Jewish Center IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish community center

    $50,000
  43. Chabad Johns HopkinsBaltimore, MD

    Support for jewish students at hopkins

    $50,000
  44. Baltimore Abortion FundBaltimore, MD

    Financial assistance and logistical support to people receiving MD abortion care

    $50,000
  45. Weekend Backpacks Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $50,000
  46. Fund for Educational ExcellenceBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $50,000
  47. Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care ShelterBrooklyn, MD

    Animal shelter and adoption center

    $50,000
  48. Maryland Council on Economic EducationTowson, MD

    Promote economic education

    $50,000
  49. The Women's Housing CoalitionBaltimore, MD

    Providing afforable housing and support services

    $45,000
  50. B'nos Yisroel of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Jewish girls' school

    $40,000
  51. Cheder Chabad IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish elementary school

    $40,000
  52. Black Women Build - BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Community development

    $40,000
  53. Keren Olam HatorahBrooklyn, NY

    Jewish education

    $40,000
  54. Mesivta Shaarei Chaim CorpBaltimore, MD

    Secondary education

    $40,000
  55. St Ambrose Housing Aid Center IncBaltimore, MD

    Create equal housing opportunities

    $40,000
  56. Chabad Park HeightsBaltimore, MD

    Jewish pre-school and elementary

    $39,600
  57. International Fellowship of Christians & JewsChicago, IL

    International support for christians and jews

    $36,000
  58. Comprehensive Housing Assistance IncBaltimore, MD

    Baltimore housing and community development

    $30,000
  59. Sisters Circle IncTimonium, MD

    Support for young women

    $30,000
  60. B'nai Israel CongregationBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $30,000
  61. Cong Shomrei Mishmeres IncBaltimore, MD

    Congregation support

    $28,000
  62. Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MD

    Enhancing maryland as a center of cultural vitality and importance

    $25,000
  63. So What Else IncBethesda, MD

    Community support

    $25,000
  64. Animal Rescue IncNew Freedom, PA

    Animal shelter and adoption center

    $25,000
  65. Baltimore Civic Fund IncBaltimore, MD

    Community support

    $25,000
  66. Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Bais Lubavitch IncBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $20,000
  67. Chaim Lechag IncWickliffe, OH

    Holiday support for single parents

    $20,000
  68. Baltimore Museum of ArtBaltimore, MD

    Annual fund

    $20,000
  69. Arugath HabosemBrooklyn, NY

    Jewish support services

    $20,000
  70. Binyan Yisroel IncPikesville, MD

    Jewish school

    $20,000
  71. Kollel HamichanchimBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $20,000
  72. TashbarPikesville, MD

    Jewish education

    $20,000
  73. Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore CityBaltimore, MD

    Annual board fund

    $20,000
  74. Chabad of CorvallisCorvallis, OR

    Jewish community center

    $15,000
  75. Fair Elections CenterWashington, DC

    Voting rights and civic engagement

    $15,000
  76. Beth Medrash Govoha of Lakewood IncLakewood, NJ

    Jewish support services

    $15,000
  77. Esi's House IncMiddle River, MD

    Community support

    $15,000
  78. Baltimore Community Kollel for Mechanchim IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish education and support for boys

    $13,000
  79. Jewels School IncPikesville, MD

    Jewish schooling

    $11,000
  80. Yeshiva Orchos Chaim IncLakewood, NJ

    Jewish education

    $11,000
  81. Chabad of RockvilleRockville, MD

    Jewish community center

    $10,000
  82. Congregation Sharei YerushalayimBrooklyn, NY

    Healthcare assistance

    $10,000
  83. Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY

    Music education

    $10,000
  84. Chai Lifeline Mid-AtlanticNew York, NY

    Support for ill children

    $10,000
  85. Ezras Israel Congregation of RockvilleRockville, MD

    Synogogue

    $10,000
  86. Hippodrome Foundation IncBaltimore, MD

    Outreach and education programs

    $10,000
  87. Chris Wilson FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Transforming the incarceration system

    $10,000
  88. Greenlight Fund IncBoston, MA

    Community assistance

    $10,000
  89. Congregation Ohel Levi Yitzchok LubavitchBaltimore, MD

    Congregation support

    $10,000
  90. Yehudi IncMiami Beach, FL

    Jewish education

    $10,000
  91. Birchas ChaimLakewood, NJ

    Congregation support

    $10,000
  92. Chabad of West PikesvilleBaltimore, MD

    Jewish community center

    $10,000
  93. Yeshiva Toras Chaim IncLakewood, NJ

    Jewish school

    $9,000
  94. Chabad Lubavitch of DowntownBaltimore, MD

    Jewish community center

    $9,000
  95. Etz Chaim CenterBaltimore, MD

    Jewish community center

    $9,000
  96. Yeshiva Bais Moshe IncLakewood, NJ

    Jewish school

    $8,000
  97. Ahavas YisraelBaltimore, MD

    To feed those who are hungry in baltimore provide basic living expenses to persons in need in baltimore

    $7,500
  98. Chazak Vematz Congregation IncBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $7,500
  99. Yeshivas Mir YerushalayimBrooklyn, NY

    Jewish school

    $7,500
  100. Chabad of Towson IncTowson, MD

    Jewish student center

    $7,500
  101. Bais Hamedresh & Mesivta of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Jewish education

    $7,200
  102. Yesodei Hatorah of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Jewish school

    $7,000
  103. Congregation Bnei YehudaLakewood, NJ

    Synogogue

    $7,000
  104. Chabad of Carroll CountyEldersburg, MD

    Jewish community center

    $6,500
  105. Nevut - International Lone SoldiersSpring Valley, NY

    Support for israeli soldiers

    $5,000
  106. Congregation Tiferes YaakovLakewood, NJ

    Synogogue

    $5,000
  107. Khal ChassidimLakewood, NJ

    Congregation support

    $5,000
  108. Congregation Derech Chaim IncBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $5,000
  109. Yeshiva Gedolah Bais Yisroel IncLakewood, NJ

    Jewish school

    $5,000
  110. American Friends of Ramat Bet ShemeshLakewood, NJ

    Assistance to educational institutions and grants to indigent scholars

    $5,000
  111. Erin's Law FoundationElgin, IL

    Child abuse prevention

    $5,000
  112. Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley SynagogueBaltimore, MD

    Synagogue

    $5,000
  113. Bolton Street SynagogueBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $5,000
  114. Lubavitch of Howard County IncColumbia, MD

    Jewish community center

    $5,000
  115. American Friends of Yeshivat TifrachLakewood, NJ

    To promote bible and talmud study

    $5,000
  116. Rohr Chabad House at Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    Jewish community center

    $5,000
  117. Keren Hachesed of Greater Washington IncBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $5,000
  118. Chabad at PittPittsburgh, PA

    Jewish schools

    $5,000
  119. Mesivta N'eimus HatorahBaltimore, MD

    Jewish school

    $5,000
  120. Aleph InstitutePittsburgh, PA

    Community assistance

    $5,000
  121. Friends of Neve College for Women IncNew York, NY

    Religious heritage education

    $5,000
  122. Project Ezra of Greater Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $4,000
  123. Chabad Lubavitch of the Poconos IncStroudsburg, PA

    Jewish community center

    $4,000
  124. Jewish Caring NetworkBaltimore, MD

    Community assistance

    $4,000
  125. Jewish Uniformed Service Association of MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Support for retired jewish law enforement officers

    $4,000
  126. Bnai-Nu IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish support services

    $3,500
  127. Yeshivas Toras SimchaPikesville, MD

    Congregation support

    $3,500
  128. Kesser Torah of BaltimorePikesville, MD

    Jewish and secular education for secondary education students in baltimore

    $3,000
  129. Shema Israel Center IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish awareness activities

    $2,500
  130. Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NY

    Jewish community center

    $2,500
  131. Yeshiva & Mesivta Toras Emes KamenitzBrooklyn, NY

    Jewish school

    $2,000
  132. Mercaz Torah & TifillahBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $2,000
  133. Boys Town Jerusalem FDN of America IncNew York, NY

    Scholarship fund

    $1,800
  134. Chabad of Greengate MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Jewish community center

    $1,500
  135. Nachlas Hatorah IncBaltimore, MD

    Synogogue

    $1,500
  136. Ahavas Torah IncPikesville, MD

    Synogogue

    $1,500
  137. Agudath Israel of Greenspring IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish support services

    $1,500
  138. American Friends of Koidenov IncBaltimore, MD

    Jewish support services

    $1,000
  139. Kamenitzer Yeshiva of JerusalemLakewood, NJ

    Religious education

    $1,000
  140. Yad L'achim Peylei IsraelBrooklyn, NY

    Outreach against conversion

    $1,000
  141. Chen Vchesed Vrachamim Inc (aka Shalvat Chayim)Brooklyn, NY

    Group homes for the mentally challenged in israel

    $1,000
  142. Hachnosos Orchim - Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Housing for medical and needy

    $1,000
  143. Yad MenachemBrooklyn, NY

    Tuition assistance

    $1,000
  144. Tzeirei AnashBaltimore, MD

    Synagogue

    $1,000
  145. Chabad Lubavitch of Sunny Isles Beach IncSunny Isl BCH, FL

    Jewish community center

    $1,000
  146. Fells Point Creative Alliance IncBaltimore, MD

    Arts and education programs

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking7 grants $5,469,18958% of the total
  2. Human services7 grants $1,100,00012% of the total
  3. Education12 grants $758,5008% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter6 grants $335,0004% of the total
  5. Youth development4 grants $283,5003% of the total
  6. Religion27 grants $282,5003% of the total
  7. 10 other causes24 grants $1,130,52012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maryland98 grants $5,593,557
  2. Pennsylvania5 grants $3,994,869
  3. New York17 grants $1,671,800
  4. New Jersey13 grants $386,000
  5. California1 grant $250,000
  6. Georgia1 grant $100,020
  7. Minnesota1 grant $80,000
  8. West Virginia1 grant $75,000
  9. Illinois2 grants $41,000
  10. Ohio1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nancy HackermanPRESIDENT / TREASURER Hours 4Pay $0
  • Audrey RegoSECRETARY Hours 4Pay $0
  • Steven HackermanVICE PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $0

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