Private foundation · EIN 85-0427304 · Huntingtn Bch, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Akerson Family 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: 24 grants paid, $590K total, median $24K. 8% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$590K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in CA
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope WorksAlbuquerque, NMSupport$40K
American Heart Stroke AssocDallas, TXSupport$40K
Meals on WheelsAlbuquerque, NMSupport$38K
Healthcare for the HomelessAlbuquerque, NMSupport$36K
Joy JunctionAlbuquerque, NMSupport$36K
Camp EnchantmentRio Rancho, NMSupport$36K
St Felix PantryRio Rancho, NMSupport$33K
Norbertine CommunityAlbuquerque, NMSupport$30K
The StorehouseAlbuquerque, NMSupport$28K
Alzheimer's AssociationAlbuquerque, NMSupport$25K
CASA AngelicaAlbuquerque, NMSupport$25K
Bible ProjectPortland, ORSupport$25K
Outcomes IncAlbuquerque, NMSupport$23K
Barrett FoundationAlbuquerque, NMSupport$23K
Centro SavilaAlbuquerque, NMSupport$20K
Good Shepherd CenterAlbuquerque, NMSupport$18K
Pegasus Legal ServicesAlbuquerque, NMSupport$18K
Cross Roads for WomenAlbuquerque, NMSupport$17K
El Ranchito de Los NinosLos Lunas, NMSupport$17K
Trinity Catholic Workers HouseAlbuquerque, NMSupport$17K
Pb&j Family ServicesAlbuquerque, NMSupport$13K
Safe HouseAlbuquerque, NMSupport$12K
Colette's Childrens HomeHuntington Beach, CASupport$10K
Robyn's NestHuntington Beach, CASupport$10K

By state: New Mexico 20 · Texas 1 · Oregon 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Akerson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Huntingtn Bch, California, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Akerson Family 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 Akerson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $590K across 24 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Akerson Family Foundation give?

New Mexico (20 grants), Texas (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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