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Our Grant Program is designed to help organizations achieve their goals and make a positive impact on our communities. We support non-profit organizations that are committed to improving the quality of life for others.

Camphill Hudson’s Community Dinners to Return in September

Camphill Hudson, participants of the community dinner.

Jul 14, 2023

Register Star – Thanks to funding awarded this month by the Ackerman Foundation, Camphill Hudson’s community dinners, once a weekly staple at Solaris, 360 Warren St., Hudson, will be returning later this summer, as a monthly event open to the general public.

Ackerman Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Winners

Beautiful Racket, concert during the summer festival.

Jul 13, 2023

Columbia Paper – The Ackerman Foundation has announced award-winners in its second year of providing grants to local non-profits for community improvement activities.

The Ackerman Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Winners

Friends of Copake Grange, volunteers participating in local parade.

Jul 7, 2023

Register Star – Twenty-one awards were made totaling $38,000, a significant advance from the Foundation’s first grant cycle in 2022 that provided $15,000 to six organizations.

The Ackerman Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Winners

Claverack Free Library, a vibrant presence in the community.

Jul 5, 2023

Mid-Hudson News – The Ackerman Foundation has announced award-winners in its second year of providing grants to local non-profits for community improvement activities.

Helping Out
Helping Out
Helping Out

PS21, attendees at the Pavilion Theater.

July 5, 2023

Times Union – The Ackerman Foundation of Claverack announced award winners in its second year of providing grants to local nonprofits for community improvement activities. Twenty-one awards were made totaling $38,000, a significant advance from the foundation’s first grant cycle in 2022 that provided $15,000 to six organizations.

Hudson Hall Among 1st Ackerman Winners
Second line.

Hudson Hall, participants of the Harmony Project.

December 13, 2022

Register Star – Christmas came early for six local nonprofit organizations. The Columbia County Recovery Kitchen, Friends of Hudson Youth, Friends of the Public Square Hudson, High and Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, Hudson Hall and PS21 were the recipients of the first Ackerman Foundation Award Grants.