Akers Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-6044428
Foundation Overview
Based in Charlotte, NC, Akers Foundation Inc has awarded 227 grants totaling $1,940,000 to organizations in North Carolina and Georgia. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,940,000
Total Assets
$5,923,475
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 10%
3 of 30 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Georgia
68% of grants are awarded in Georgia, with additional funding distributed across 1 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Atlanta (94%), Clarkston (3%), Roswell (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+35%
Moderate 35% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Akers Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Plus | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Space For Students To Grow, Explore, And Unlock Their Artistic Potential. | 2023 |
| Ascensa Health | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Rebuild The Lives Of Individuals Who Suffer From The Disease Of Addiction And Co-occuring Mental Health Disorders. | 2023 |
| Atlanta History Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Emergency And Life-transforming Services To Those In Need Of Resources And Hope. | 2023 |
| Atlanta Urban Squash | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Combine The Sport Of Squash With Academic Tutoring, Health & Wellness Education, Community Service, Summer Opportunities, And Mentoring To Atlanta Public School Youth. | 2023 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Charlotte | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Stand In The Gap For Families Living In Neighborhoods With Failing Schools. | 2023 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Keep People From Becoming Homeless And Work To Elevate Their Possibilities For Economic Empowerment. | 2023 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Save Land And Connect Lives To Nature. | 2023 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Clean, Plentiful Water For All. | 2023 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Found | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chastain Horse Park | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Therapeutic Programs For Individuals With Physical, Cognitive, And/or Emotional Disabilites. | 2023 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore, Enhance, And Maintian And Preserve Chastain Park. | 2023 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Pediatric Healthcare. | 2023 |
| Clarkston Community Health | $10,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Access To Vital Services And Resources. | 2023 |
| Ga Council Of Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help K-12 Teachers Effectively Teach Critically Important Economics And Personal Finance Concepts To Students Throughout Georgia. | 2023 |
| Inspiredu | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform Lives Through Education And Technology. | 2023 |
| Jazz Arts Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Allow Students To Learn Jazz Education And Performance And Life Skills. | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Carol | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Students Identify, Navigate, And Achieve A Fulfilled Future. | 2023 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Safety Net For Low-income, Working Families To Keep Them Housed With Utilities Connected And Food On The Table. | 2023 |
| Path Foundation | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform The Region By Building A Network Of Greenway Trails. | 2023 |
| Shepherd Center | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore The Lives Of Individuals And Families Experiencing Neurological Illnesses And Injuries. | 2023 |
| Skyland Trail | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create A Community Of Healing Where Clients Are Empowered To Recover From Mental Illness. | 2023 |
| Urban Recipe | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Food Security Through A Cooperative Program. | 2023 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Support Future Decades Or Garden Preservation And Programs. | 2023 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Be Our Community's Center For Arts Access, Education, And Impact. | 2023 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Transformational Education That Changes The Lives Of Students And Families. | 2023 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Reach Families Living With Memory And Movement Disorders. | 2023 |
| Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens | $20,000 | Belmont, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Inspire A Love Of Nature And Its Beauty Through Unforgettable Outdoor Experiences. | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Remove The Barriers Preventing Low-income Families From Obtaining Access To Quality Healthcare In The Atlanta Area. | 2023 |
| Arts Plus | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Space For Students To Grow, Explore, And Unlock Their Artistic Potential. | 2022 |
| Ascensa Health | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Rebuild The Lives Of Individuals Who Suffer From The Disease Of Addiction And Co-occuring Mental Health Disorders. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Emergency And Life-transforming Services To Those In Need Of Resources And Hope. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Urban Squash | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Combine The Sport Of Squash With Academic Tutoring, Health & Wellness Education, Community Service, Summer Opportunities, And Mentoring To Atlanta Public School Youth. | 2022 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Charlotte | $30,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Stand In The Gap For Families Living In Neighborhoods With Failing Schools. | 2022 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Keep People From Becoming Homeless And Work To Elevate Their Possibilities For Economic Empowerment. | 2022 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Save Land And Connect Lives To Nature. | 2022 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Clean, Plentiful Water For All. | 2022 |
| Chastain Horse Park | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Therapeutic Programs For Individuals With Physical, Cognitive, And/or Emotional Disabilites. | 2022 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore, Enhance, And Maintian And Preserve Chastain Park. | 2022 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Pediatric Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Access To Vital Services And Resources. | 2022 |
| Ga Council Of Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help K-12 Teachers Effectively Teach Critically Important Economics And Personal Finance Concepts To Students Throughout Georgia. | 2022 |
| Inspiredu | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform Lives Through Education And Technology. | 2022 |
| Jazz Arts Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Allow Students To Learn Jazz Education And Performance And Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Carol | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Students Identify, Navigate, And Achieve A Fulfilled Future. | 2022 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Safety Net For Low-income, Working Families To Keep Them Housed With Utilities Connected And Food On The Table. | 2022 |
| Path Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform The Region By Building A Network Of Greenway Trails. | 2022 |
| Second Helpings Of Atlanta | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Fight Hunger And Food Waste In Our Community. | 2022 |
| Shepherd Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore The Lives Of Individuals And Families Experiencing Neurological Illnesses And Injuries. | 2022 |
| Skyland Trail | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create A Community Of Healing Where Clients Are Empowered To Recover From Mental Illness. | 2022 |
| Urban Recipe | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Food Security Through A Cooperative Program. | 2022 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Support Future Decades Or Garden Preservation And Programs. | 2022 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Be Our Community's Center For Arts Access, Education, And Impact. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Transformational Education That Changes The Lives Of Students And Families. | 2022 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Reach Families Living With Memory And Movement Disorders. | 2022 |
| Arts Plus | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Space For Students To Grow, Explore, And Unlock Their Artistic Potential. | 2022 |
| Ascensa Health | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Rebuild The Lives Of Individuals Who Suffer From The Disease Of Addiction And Co-occuring Mental Health Disorders. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Emergency And Life-transforming Services To Those In Need Of Resources And Hope. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Urban Squash | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Combine The Sport Of Squash With Academic Tutoring, Health & Wellness Education, Community Service, Summer Opportunities, And Mentoring To Atlanta Public School Youth. | 2022 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Charlotte | $30,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Stand In The Gap For Families Living In Neighborhoods With Failing Schools. | 2022 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Keep People From Becoming Homeless And Work To Elevate Their Possibilities For Economic Empowerment. | 2022 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Save Land And Connect Lives To Nature. | 2022 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Clean, Plentiful Water For All. | 2022 |
| Chastain Horse Park | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Therapeutic Programs For Individuals With Physical, Cognitive, And/or Emotional Disabilites. | 2022 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore, Enhance, And Maintian And Preserve Chastain Park. | 2022 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Pediatric Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Access To Vital Services And Resources. | 2022 |
| Ga Council Of Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help K-12 Teachers Effectively Teach Critically Important Economics And Personal Finance Concepts To Students Throughout Georgia. | 2022 |
| Inspiredu | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform Lives Through Education And Technology. | 2022 |
| Jazz Arts Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Allow Students To Learn Jazz Education And Performance And Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Carol | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Students Identify, Navigate, And Achieve A Fulfilled Future. | 2022 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Safety Net For Low-income, Working Families To Keep Them Housed With Utilities Connected And Food On The Table. | 2022 |
| Path Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform The Region By Building A Network Of Greenway Trails. | 2022 |
| Second Helpings Of Atlanta | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Fight Hunger And Food Waste In Our Community. | 2022 |
| Shepherd Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore The Lives Of Individuals And Families Experiencing Neurological Illnesses And Injuries. | 2022 |
| Skyland Trail | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create A Community Of Healing Where Clients Are Empowered To Recover From Mental Illness. | 2022 |
| Urban Recipe | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Food Security Through A Cooperative Program. | 2022 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Support Future Decades Or Garden Preservation And Programs. | 2022 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Be Our Community's Center For Arts Access, Education, And Impact. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Transformational Education That Changes The Lives Of Students And Families. | 2022 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Reach Families Living With Memory And Movement Disorders. | 2022 |
| Arts Plus | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Space For Students To Grow, Explore, And Unlock Their Artistic Potential. | 2022 |
| Ascensa Health | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Rebuild The Lives Of Individuals Who Suffer From The Disease Of Addiction And Co-occuring Mental Health Disorders. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Emergency And Life-transforming Services To Those In Need Of Resources And Hope. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Urban Squash | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Combine The Sport Of Squash With Academic Tutoring, Health & Wellness Education, Community Service, Summer Opportunities, And Mentoring To Atlanta Public School Youth. | 2022 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Charlotte | $30,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Stand In The Gap For Families Living In Neighborhoods With Failing Schools. | 2022 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Keep People From Becoming Homeless And Work To Elevate Their Possibilities For Economic Empowerment. | 2022 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Save Land And Connect Lives To Nature. | 2022 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Clean, Plentiful Water For All. | 2022 |
| Chastain Horse Park | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Therapeutic Programs For Individuals With Physical, Cognitive, And/or Emotional Disabilites. | 2022 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore, Enhance, And Maintian And Preserve Chastain Park. | 2022 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Pediatric Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Access To Vital Services And Resources. | 2022 |
| Ga Council Of Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help K-12 Teachers Effectively Teach Critically Important Economics And Personal Finance Concepts To Students Throughout Georgia. | 2022 |
| Inspiredu | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform Lives Through Education And Technology. | 2022 |
| Jazz Arts Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Allow Students To Learn Jazz Education And Performance And Life Skills. | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Carol | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Students Identify, Navigate, And Achieve A Fulfilled Future. | 2022 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide A Safety Net For Low-income, Working Families To Keep Them Housed With Utilities Connected And Food On The Table. | 2022 |
| Path Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Transform The Region By Building A Network Of Greenway Trails. | 2022 |
| Second Helpings Of Atlanta | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Fight Hunger And Food Waste In Our Community. | 2022 |
| Shepherd Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Restore The Lives Of Individuals And Families Experiencing Neurological Illnesses And Injuries. | 2022 |
| Skyland Trail | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create A Community Of Healing Where Clients Are Empowered To Recover From Mental Illness. | 2022 |
| Urban Recipe | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Food Security Through A Cooperative Program. | 2022 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Support Future Decades Or Garden Preservation And Programs. | 2022 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Be Our Community's Center For Arts Access, Education, And Impact. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Transformational Education That Changes The Lives Of Students And Families. | 2022 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Reach Families Living With Memory And Movement Disorders. | 2022 |
| Arts Plus | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ascensa Health | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Atlanta History Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Atlanta Urban Squash | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Charlotte | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chastain Horse Park | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center | $2,500 | Roswell, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Clarkston Community Health | $10,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Discovery Place | $10,000 | Rockingham, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ga Council On Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Georgia Works | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Inspiredu | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jazz Arts Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Central Carolinas | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Path Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Shepherd Center | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Skyland Trail | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Urban Recipe | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $25,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Arts Plus | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ascensa Health | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Atlanta History Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Atlanta Urban Squash | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Atlanta | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Brookstone Schools Of Charlotte | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $30,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chastain Horse Park | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center | $2,500 | Roswell, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Clarkston Community Health | $10,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Discovery Place | $15,000 | Rockingham, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ga Council On Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Georgia Works | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| George West Mental Health Foundation | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Inspiredu | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jazz Arts Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Central Carolinas | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Path Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Shepherd Center | $20,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Urban Recipe | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $30,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater Charlotte | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Art & Science Council | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Atlanta History Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Atlanta | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Brookstone School | $10,000 | Columbus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Community School Of The Arts | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Covenant Community Inc | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Crossroads Ministries | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Discovery Place | $10,000 | Rockingham, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friendship Trays Inc | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ga Council On Economic Education | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| George West Mental Health Foundation | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Central Carolinas | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Path Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Shepherd Center | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Clarkston Community Health | $5,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Judes Recovery Center | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Orchard Resources | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Central Carolinas | $20,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Giving Kitchen | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Art & Science Council | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Brookstone School | $15,000 | Columbus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | $15,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Community School Of The Arts | $10,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Discovery Place | $10,000 | Rockingham, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friendship Trays Inc | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Soccer In The Streets | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Samaritain's Purse | $8,000 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Covenant Community Inc | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center | $5,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Atlanta History Center | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| George West Mental Health Foundation | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Akers Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 56-6044428 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2537 KNOLLWOOD RD Charlotte, NC 28211-2709 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Akers Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Calvin Scott Akers Jr |
|---|---|
| Vice President | John Frederick Akers Sr |
| Secretary | Mary Catherine Hawes |
| Assoc Director | Calvin Scott Akers Iii |
| Assoc Director | George F Akers |
Forms 990-PF
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