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Akin Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. It holds total assets of $13.4M. Annual income is reported at $15.6M. Total assets have grown from $8.1M in 2019 to $13.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. 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 California. According to available records, Akin Family Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $45K. Annual giving has grown from $880K in 2022 to $1.2M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $480K, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, Minnesota, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 11 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.
Akin Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, MN.
Akin Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $480K.
Akin Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Akin Family Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair S Akin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kyle P Akin | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas B Akin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen H Akin | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$13.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.3M
Net Worth
$12.5M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$717K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total: $10.7M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success FoundationDONATION | Greeley, CO | $100K | 2024 |
| Nine DotsDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $45K | 2024 |
| Bridge The GapSCHOLARSHIP | Sausalito, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| John Pearse Fund - UcscDONATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $480K | 2024 |
| ExploratoriumDONATION | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2024 |
| Bay Area Discovery MuseumDONATION | Sausalito, CA | $100K | 2024 |
| Seymour CenterDONATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $100K | 2024 |
| Marin HealthDONATION | Greenbrae, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| YmcaDONATION | San Rafael, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| Uc Santa CruzDONATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| AmericaoneDONATION | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| Belvedere Tiburon LibraryDONATION | Belvedere Tiburon, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Minds MatterDONATION | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2024 |
| Special OlympicsDONATION | Pleasant Hill, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| Belvedere Cove FoundationDONATION | San Rafael, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Geno'S Youth CenterDONATION | Burns, OR | $500 | 2024 |
| Rancho FelizDONATION | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Uc Santa Cruz FdnSCHOLARSHIP | Santa Cruz, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Seymour Marine Discovery CenterDONATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Ucsc - John Pearce Memorial FundDONATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| 9 DotsDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Minds Matter Twin CitiesDONATION | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |