At the Ackerman Foundation, we are committed to investing in our local community to make central Indiana a great place to live. We believe education, health, and community resources should be high quality and accessible to all. We seek to partner with strong organizations using evidence-based approaches to accelerate solutions and scale impact for Hoosier families.
We believe education is a key pathway to economic mobility and that every child deserves access to the best education possible. We invest in grades K-12, where there is opportunity for high-impact, long-term interventions to set students up for success, especially in the areas of literacy, STEM, and college and career preparatory programs.
We aim to build strong communities with opportunity for all to thrive. We invest in programs that strengthen neighborhoods, support the economic mobility of families, and encourage the enhancement of amenities that attract and retain families and businesses.
We seek to advance muscular dystrophy research, treatment, and care models for youth growing up with physical disabilities. In addition, we partner with health institutions and community organizations to increase the availability of high quality mental health care for Hoosiers.