Private foundation · EIN 45-2954190 · Hollywood, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Akers Gerber Foundation

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: 2 grants paid, $75K total, median $38K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$75K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburgh ParksPittsburgh, PAGeneral$50K
Carnegie Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral$25K

About this foundation

Akers Gerber Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hollywood, Florida, administered in care of Larry S Blair Metz Lew, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Akers Gerber Foundation 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 Akers Gerber Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 2 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Akers Gerber Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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