Private foundation · EIN 31-1708615 · Ormond Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Akers Jr & Georgia O Akers Private Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $150K total, median $5,000. 65% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$150K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cooking With Kids IncSanta Fe, NMSupport$20K
City Kids AdventuresSan Antonio, TXSupport$10K
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Volusia CountyDaytona Beach, FLSupport$10K
Hillside Cemetary C/O Lotus Funeral HomesPalm Coast, FLSupport$10K
Lsu Scholarships Lsu Bursar OperationsBaton Rouge, LAScholarships$10K
Operation Changing LivesDaytona Beach, FLSupport$10K
Ormond Beach Youth Football and Cheer AssociationOrmond Beach, FLSupport$10K
This Child HereOrmond Beach, FLSupport$10K
Baby StepsDaytona Beach, FLSupport$10K
Darcy Akers Rotary Sch FdOrmond Beach, FLCollege scholarships$8,000
Nord Aveolar Capillary Displasia FdDanbury, CTSupport$5,000
Commonwealth ConservancySante Fe, NMSupport$5,000
Ormond Beach Girls Give C/O Carolyn BrennerOrmond Beach, FLSupport$5,000
Seabreeze Football BoostersDaytona Beach, FLSupport$5,000
Central Florida Public MediaOrlando, FLSupport$5,000
Conklin Davis CenterDaytona Beach, FLSupport$5,000
Florida Surf Film Festival C/O Kevin MillerWinter Park, FLSupport$4,000
Surfers for SalvationPrinceville, HISupport$2,500
Daytona Beach Board RidersPort Orange, FLSupport$2,000
From the Heart of ProductionsOxnard, CASupport$2,000
Marine Toys for TotsBoone, IASupport$500
Florida Sheriffs Youth RanchesBoys Ranch, FLSupport$500
Special Olympics FloridaClermont, FLSupport$500

By state: Florida 15 · New Mexico 2 · Texas 1 · Louisiana 1 · Connecticut 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

William Akers Jr & Georgia O Akers Private Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ormond Beach, Florida, administered in care of William Akers III, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William Akers Jr & Georgia O Akers Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William Akers Jr & Georgia O Akers Private Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William Akers Jr & Georgia O Akers Private Foundation Inc give?

Florida (15 grants), New Mexico (2 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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