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Akers Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is John Austin Akers. It holds total assets of $188K. Annual income is reported at $308K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2019 to $188K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Akers Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $591K in 2021 to $45K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $541K, with an average award of $79K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Akers Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, WA.
Akers Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 13 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $79K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $541K.
Akers Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Akers Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A Akers | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine M Akers | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$188K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$163K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$79K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colorado Grand IncAID TO COMMUNITY | Broomfield, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Aurora, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| The Bison FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Colorado Energy FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| 300sl FoundationAID TO COMMUNITY | Fox Island, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Choice In EducationAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $20K | 2021 |
| Colorado State PatrolAID TO COMMUNITY | Lakewood, CO | $16K | 2021 |