AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC
AI Summary
Akanksha Education Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives, having awarded a total of $170K in grants to five grantees in 2025. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, with grants awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Akanksha Education Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC. IS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN INDIA, AND RAISING SUPPORT FOR AND AWARENESS OF SUCH ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH ITS ACTIVITIES, AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC. ENABLES SOME OF THE MOST MARGINALIZED CHILDREN IN THE WORLD TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. DURING FY 2021, THE AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS OF THE AKANKSHA FOUNDATION, A REGISTERED INDIAN CHARITY WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES WITH A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
International relations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF TEACH FOR INDIA INC
New York, NY
$664.9K
64%
AAM FOUNDATION
Novato, CA
$200K
19%
ONE WORLD NETWORK OF SCHOOLS
Chicago, IL
$97.5K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC?
No. AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC give?
AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $58 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC make each year?
In 2025, AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $170 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC fund recently?
In 2025, AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF TEACH FOR INDIA INC, AAM FOUNDATION, and ONE WORLD NETWORK OF SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC?
AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.