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Akers Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHARLOTTE, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $431K. Total assets have decreased from $1.8M in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia and North Carolina. According to available records, Akers Foundation Inc. has made 115 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $300K in 2020 to $440K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $30K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 31 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 Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 115 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, GA.
Akers Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1M across 115 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $30K.
Akers Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Akers Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHARLOTTE, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Scott Akers Jr | President | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| George F Akers | ASSOC DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Mary Catherine Hawes | Secretary | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| John Frederick Akers Jr | ASSOC DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Edmund Alex Hawes Jr | ASSOC DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| John Frederick Akers Sr | Vice President | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Calvin Scott Akers Iii | ASSOC DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
$292K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.9M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$270K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$324K
Distribution Amount
$269K
Total: $135K
Total Grants
115
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Schools Of CharlotteTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STAND IN THE GAP FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH FAILING SCHOOLS. | Charlotte, NC | $30K | 2022 |
| Catawba Land ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SAVE LAND AND CONNECT LIVES TO NATURE. | Charlotte, NC | $20K | 2022 |
| Wing Haven FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SUPPORT FUTURE DECADES OR GARDEN PRESERVATION AND PROGRAMS. | Charlotte, NC | $20K | 2022 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO CREATE CLEAN, PLENTIFUL WATER FOR ALL. | Charlotte, NC | $15K | 2022 |
| Jazz Arts CharlotteTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO LEARN JAZZ EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE AND LIFE SKILLS. | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of AtlantaTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Midtown Assistance CenterTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE A SAFETY NET FOR LOW-INCOME, WORKING FAMILIES TO KEEP THEM HOUSED WITH UTILITIES CONNECTED AND FOOD ON THE TABLE. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Shepherd CenterTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO RESTORE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING NEUROLOGICAL ILLNESSES AND INJURIES. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Skyland TrailTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF HEALING WHERE CLIENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO RECOVER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Youth AcademyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION THAT CHANGES THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO REACH FAMILIES LIVING WITH MEMORY AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS. | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Arts PlusTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE A SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND UNLOCK THEIR ARTISTIC POTENTIAL. | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Buckhead Christian MinistriesTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM BECOMING HOMELESS AND WORK TO ELEVATE THEIR POSSIBILITIES FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Urban SquashTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO COMBINE THE SPORT OF SQUASH WITH ACADEMIC TUTORING, HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORING TO ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOL YOUTH. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central CarolTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY, NAVIGATE, AND ACHIEVE A FULFILLED FUTURE. | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Urban RecipeTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO CREATE FOOD SECURITY THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union MissionTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AND LIFE-TRANSFORMING SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF RESOURCES AND HOPE. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Chastain Horse ParkTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITES. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Ascensa HealthTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO HELP REBUILD THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER FROM THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION AND CO-OCCURING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Woodruff Arts CenterTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BE OUR COMMUNITY'S CENTER FOR ARTS ACCESS, EDUCATION, AND IMPACT. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Path FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE REGION BY BUILDING A NETWORK OF GREENWAY TRAILS. | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Chastain Park ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO RESTORE, ENHANCE, AND MAINTIAN AND PRESERVE CHASTAIN PARK. | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Crossroads MinistriesTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO VITAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES. | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Ga Council Of Economic EducationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO HELP K-12 TEACHERS EFFECTIVELY TEACH CRITICALLY IMPORTANT ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE CONCEPTS TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT GEORGIA. | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| InspireduTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY. | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |