The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 33-0477490

Foundation Overview

Based in La Mesa, CA, The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $8,689,110 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,689,110
Total Assets
$3,991,654
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+74% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 81%

21 of 26 recipients (81%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
California

100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (61%), La Jolla (9%), Encinitas (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-8%

Stable funding levels with 8% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (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 The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation'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
Abc-anybodycan Foundation $18,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural & Education 2024
Boys To Men Mentoring Network Inc $10,000 Spring Valley, CA, US Education 2024
California Missions Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Cultural 2024
California State University San Marcos $15,000 San Marcos, CA, US Education 2024
Coastal Roots Farm $20,500 Encinitas, CA, US Cultural 2024
Cristo Rey San Diego High School Inc $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
Girls Inc Of San Diego County $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2024
Grossmont Hospital Foundation $5,000 La Mesa, CA, US Cultural 2024
Guitars In The Classroom $3,500 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2024
Kupanda $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2024
Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego $4,500 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2024
Nature Collective $9,000 Encinitas, CA, US Cultural 2024
North County Education Foundation $12,000 Escondido, CA, US Education 2024
Ntc Foundation $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2024
Ocean Discovery Institute $20,600 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
Outside The Lens $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
Poway Center For The Performing Arts Foundation $5,000 Poway, CA, US Cultural 2024
San Diego Automotive Museum $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
San Diego Children's Choir $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum $12,500 Escondido, CA, US Cultural 2024
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet $2,800 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
Science Delivered $1,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
South County Economic Development $10,000 National City, CA, US Education 2024
Tariq Khamisa Foundation $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2024
Teens Rise Foundation $10,500 La Jolla, CA, US Cultural 2024
Villa Musica $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2024
Artsbusxpress $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural & Education 2023
Barrio Logan College Institute $6,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Vista $5,000 Vista, CA, US Education 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of East County Inc $5,000 Santee, CA, US Education 2023
Classics 4 Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Elementary Institute Of Science $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Feeding America San Diego $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2023
Julian Pathways Inc $5,000 Julian, CA, US Cultural 2023
La Jolla Playhouse $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Cultural 2023
Nativity Prep Academy Of San Diego $21,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
North County Lifeline Inc $5,000 Vista, CA, US Cultural 2023
Olive Crest San Diego Region $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Reality Changers $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum $12,500 Escondido, CA, US Cultural 2023
San Diego Education Fund $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
San Marcos Promise $5,000 San Marcos, CA, US Cultural 2023
St Rita's School $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Teri $5,000 Oceanside, CA, US Education 2023
Artsbusxpress $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural & Education 2023
Barrio Logan College Institute $6,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Vista $5,000 Vista, CA, US Education 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of East County Inc $5,000 Santee, CA, US Education 2023
Classics 4 Kids $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Elementary Institute Of Science $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Feeding America San Diego $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2023
Julian Pathways Inc $5,000 Julian, CA, US Cultural 2023
La Jolla Playhouse $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Cultural 2023
Nativity Prep Academy Of San Diego $21,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
North County Lifeline Inc $5,000 Vista, CA, US Cultural 2023
Olive Crest San Diego Region $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Reality Changers $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum $12,500 Escondido, CA, US Cultural 2023
San Diego Education Fund $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
San Marcos Promise $5,000 San Marcos, CA, US Cultural 2023
St Rita's School $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2023
Teri $5,000 Oceanside, CA, US Education 2023
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation $2,000,000 Encinitas, CA, US Cultural & Education 2022
Timken Museum $250,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2022
Ucsd Pathways To Stem $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2022
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation $2,000,000 Encinitas, CA, US Cultural & Education 2022
Timken Museum $250,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2022
Ucsd Pathways To Stem $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2022
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation $2,000,000 Encinitas, CA, US Cultural & Education 2022
Timken Museum $250,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2022
Ucsd Pathways To Stem $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2022
Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2021
Emilio Nares Foundation $7,000 San Diego, CA, US Health And Human Services 2021
Feeding America San Diego $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Health And Human Services 2021
Grossmont Hospital Foundation $10,000 La Mesa, CA, US Educaton 2021
Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Health And Human Services 2021
Samuel Lawrence Foundation $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Education 2021
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum $25,000 Escondido, CA, US Education 2021
San Diego Rescue Mission $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2021
Timken Museum $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2021
Ucsd Pathways To Stem $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2021
A Reason To Survive $5,000 National City, CA, US Community Development 2020
Access Youth Academy $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2020
Aja Project $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2020
All Girls Stem Society $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Vista $1,000 Vista, CA, US Community Development 2020
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Oceanside $1,000 Oceanside, CA, US Community Development 2020
California State University San Marcos $25,000 San Marcos, CA, US Education 2020
Coastal Roots Farm $10,000 Encinitas, CA, US Community Development 2020
Diamond Ed Excellence Partnership $7,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2020
Elementary Institute Of Science $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Friends Of Vista Grande Elementary Foundation $1,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Just In Time For Foster Youth $12,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2020
Kitchens For Good $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2020
Ocean Discovery Institute $7,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2020
San Diego Education Fund $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Teach For America $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Timken Museum $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2020
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $31,000 National City, CA, US Community Development 2020
Ucsd Pathways To Stem $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2020
University Of San Diego $8,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Wesley House Student Residence $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2020
Wounded Warrior Homes $10,000 San Marcos, CA, US Community Development 2020
Access Youth Academy $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
California Center For The Arts $2,000 Escondido, CA, US Cultural 2018
Coastal Roots Farm $2,000 Encinitas, CA, US Community Develop 2018
Diamond Ed Excellence Partnership $12,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
Girls On The Run $5,000 Encinitas, CA, US Education 2018
Inewsourceorg $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Comm. Develop 2018
Junior League $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
Kitchens For Good $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
La Jolla Institute For Allergy Immu $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
Nativity Prep Academy $27,500 San Diego, CA, US Endowment 2018
San Diego Center For Children $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
San Diego Natural History Museum $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2018
San Diego Public Library Foundation $37,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2018
San Diego Young Artists Music Acade $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2018
St Rita's School $13,710 San Diego, CA, US Education 2018
Summit For Stem Cell $3,000 La Jolla, CA, US Health & Human Services 2018
Timken Museum $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2018
Ucsd - Pathways To Stem $50,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2018
Usd's Kroc School Of Peace Studies $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2018
Anybody Can Youth Foundation $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
A Step Beyond $12,500 Escondido, CA, US Education 2017
Arcs $7,500 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2017
Challenge Center $7,500 La Mesa, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Cal State San Marcos $1,500 San Marcos, CA, US Education 2017
Community Campership Council Inc $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2017
Elementary Lnst Of Science $32,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2017
Friends Of Balboa Park $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2017
La Jolla Music Society $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Cultural 2017
Library Assoc Of La Jolla $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2017
National Disaster Search Dog Fdn $5,000 Ojai, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Nativity Prep Academy $27,500 San Diego, CA, US Endowment 2017
Paws Hearts $5,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Sd Children's Discovery Museum $10,000 Escondido, CA, US Cultural 2017
San Diego Museum Of Man $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2017
San Diego Natural History Museum $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2017
San Diego Public Library $37,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2017
Sd Education Fund $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2017
Sd Food Bank $1,000 Encinitas, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Southern Sudanese Comm Ctr Of So $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Wounded Warriors Homes $8,500 Vista, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Transcendance Youth Arts Project $12,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2017
Timken Museum $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2017
Yalla $5,000 El Cajon, CA, US Education 2017
Tariq Khamisa Foundation Inc $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2017
Anybody Can Youth Foundation $7,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Alpha Project For The Homeless $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016
Alzheimer $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016
Arcs $7,500 La Jolla, CA, US Education 2016
Barrio Logan College Institute $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of So Coun $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Boys And Girls Clubs Of San Dieguit $2,500 Solana Beach, CA, US Education 2016
Cal State San Marcos $1,500 San Marcos, CA, US Education 2016
San Marcos $5,000 Descanso, CA, US Education 2016
Classics 4 Kids $7,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Face Foundation $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
First Robotics $5,000 Yorba Linda, CA, US Education 2016
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts $5,000 Carlsbad, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016
Investigative Newsource $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Junior Achievement Of Sd County $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Kitchens For Good $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Mana De San Diego $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Media Arts Center San Diego $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Museum Of Man $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2016
Nativity Prep Academy $27,500 San Diego, CA, US Endowment 2016
Ocean Discovery Institute $15,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Our Lady Of Peace $7,500 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Outdoor Outreach $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Paradise Valley Community Services $5,000 National City, CA, US Community Development 2016
Partnerships With Industry $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Resounding Joy Inc $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016
Reuben H Fleet Science Center $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
San Diego Black Nurses Assoc Inc $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016
Sd Children's Discovery Museum $6,000 Escondido, CA, US Cultural 2016
San Diego Museum Of Man $3,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2016
San Diego Natural History Museum $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Cultural 2016
San Diego Public Library $35,000 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
San Diego Oasis $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016
San Dieguito Acacemy Foundation $2,500 Encinitas, CA, US Education 2016
Somali Bantu Assoc Of America $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Uso Council Of San Diego $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Education 2016
Workshops For Warriors $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Community Development 2016
Tariq Khamisa Foundation Inc $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Health & Human Services 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 33-0477490
Website http://www.ackermanfoundation.org
Address 3755 AVOCADO BLVD STE 518 La Mesa, CA 91941-7301

Key People (5)

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

President/dir. Zachary Copeland
Treasurer And Cfo H Michael Collins
Director Victoria Luntzel
Director T Michelle Hauser
Administrator Lynne Newman Copeland

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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