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Care in action
We support thoughtful work that meets people where they are and makes a lasting difference.
Family philanthropy for a more connected futureinfo@ackerfamilyfoundation.org
A family foundation with an open heart
Good grows
from here.
The Acker Family Foundation supports people and ideas that strengthen communities, care for our shared world, and make the future feel more possible.
Shoreham, New York · Our home base
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We believe meaningful change begins with attention: to people, to place, and to the small steps that add up.
A note from the foundation
Showing up with purpose, and with care.
We are a private family foundation based in Shoreham, New York. Our work is personal and long-term: we listen closely, build genuine relationships, and support the people doing the essential work of making communities healthier and more hopeful.
What guides us ↗What we bring
Our work is guided
by three simple beliefs.
The best partnerships are built on shared values, honest conversation, and a willingness to keep learning.
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Rooted in place
Our family foundation is guided by the communities, landscapes, and neighbors we call home.
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Built for tomorrow
We invest in ideas that create possibility for the next generation and the generations after.
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There is no greater privilege than helping good people do good work.
— The Acker Family
Let's connect
Have an idea worth
growing?
We welcome thoughtful introductions and conversations with people working toward a more caring, connected world.