Private foundation · EIN 56-6044428 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Akers 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: 14 grants paid, $380K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$380K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustCharlotte, NCGeneral support to fund the charitable purpose of the organization$215K
Catawba Riverkeeper FoundationCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to create clean, plentiful water for all.$30K
Catawba Land ConservancyCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to save land and connect lives to nature.$20K
Arts PlusCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to provide a space for students to grow, explore, and unlock their artistic potential.$15K
Jazz Arts CharlotteCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to allow students to learn jazz education and performance and life skills.$15K
YMCA of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission of improving health and well-being.$15K
Discovery Place IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support to fund the charitable purpose of the organization$15K
Brookstone SchoolsCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to stand in the gap for families living in neighborhoods with failing schools.$10K
Wing Haven FoundationCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to support future decades or garden preservation and programs.$10K
Charlotte Neuroscience FoundationCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to reach families living with memory and movement disorders.$10K
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCTO SUPPORT THE UNIVERISTY'S MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT fosters humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds.$10K
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library FoundCharlotte, NCTo support organization's mission of improving lives and building a stronger community.$5,000
Junior Achievement of Central CarolCharlotte, NCTo support the organization's mission to help students identify, navigate, and achieve a fulfilled future.$5,000
Allegro FoundationCharlotte, NCTO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATIONS WORK TO combine movement instruction with educational & medical expertise, creating new techniques to teach chil…$5,000

About this foundation

Akers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Akers 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 Akers Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $380K across 14 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Akers Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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