AI Summary
The AKERS FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $395K in grants paid to 38 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION INC
Charlotte, NC
$150K
7%
Wing Haven Foundation Inc DBA Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary
Charlotte, NC
$140K
7%
SHEPHERD CENTER INC
Atlanta, GA
$125K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AKERS FOUNDATION INC?
No. AKERS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AKERS FOUNDATION INC give?
AKERS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. 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 AKERS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AKERS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AKERS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, AKERS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $395 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AKERS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, AKERS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION INC, Wing Haven Foundation Inc DBA Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, and SHEPHERD CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AKERS FOUNDATION INC?
AKERS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.