Funding search · EIN 566044428 · Charlotte, NC

Akers Foundation

Name: Akers Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

100
grants reported: $1.3M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

families lives education students community create individuals life

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

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Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

National Philanthropic Trust1 grant · $214,707
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation4 grants · $90,000
Catawba Land Conservancy4 grants · $75,000
Wing Haven Foundation4 grants · $75,000
Arts Plus4 grants · $55,000
Samaritan'S Purse1 grant · $50,000
Jazz Arts Charlotte4 grants · $45,000
Shepherd Center3 grants · $45,000
Brookstone Schools of Charlotte2 grants · $45,000
Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation4 grants · $40,000

Giving over time

$220,000

2022

$270,000

2023

$395,000

2024

$379,707

2025

Grant history

All 100 reported grants, largest first.

$214,707
National Philanthropic Trust · Charlotte, NC · 2025
General support to fund the charitable purpose of the organization
$50,000
Samaritan'S Purse · Boone, NC · 2024
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING RESOURCES including personnel, materials, supporting services, buildings, and equipmentto fulfill our mission of relief and evangelism worldwide.
$30,000
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to create clean, plentiful water for all.
$30,000
Brookstone Schools of Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to stand in the gap for families living in neighborhoods with failing schools.
$25,000
Arts Plus · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to provide a space for students to grow, explore, and unlock their artistic potential.
$25,000
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to create clean, plentiful water for all.
$25,000
Wing Haven Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to support future decades or garden preservation and programs.
$20,000
Catawba Land Conservancy · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to save land and connect lives to nature.
$20,000
Catawba Land Conservancy · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to save land and connect lives to nature.
$20,000
Davidson College · Davidson, NC · 2024
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERISTY'S MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT fosters humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds.
$20,000
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to create clean, plentiful water for all.
$20,000
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens · Belmont, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to inspire a love of nature and its beauty through unforgettable outdoor experiences.
$20,000
Shepherd Center · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to restore the lives of individuals and families experiencing neurological illnesses and injuries.
$20,000
Wing Haven Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to support future decades or garden preservation and programs.
$20,000
Catawba Land Conservancy · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to save land and connect lives to nature.
$20,000
Wing Haven Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to support future decades or garden preservation and programs.
$15,000
Arts Plus · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to provide a space for students to grow, explore, and unlock their artistic potential.
$15,000
Discovery Place · Charlotte, NC · 2025
General support to fund the charitable purpose of the organization
$15,000
Jazz Arts Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to allow students to learn jazz education and performance and life skills.
$15,000
Ymca of Greater Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission of improving health and well-being.
$15,000
Ascensa Health · Atlanta, GA · 2024
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.
$15,000
Brookstone Schools · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to stand in the gap for families living in neighborhoods with failing schools.
$15,000
Good Samaritan Health Center · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to remove the barriers preventing low-income families from obtaining access to quality healthcare in the atlanta area.
$15,000
Inspiredu · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to transform lives through education and technology.
$15,000
Shepherd Center · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to restore the lives of individuals and families experiencing neurological illnesses and injuries.
$15,000
Brookstone Schools of Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to stand in the gap for families living in neighborhoods with failing schools.
$15,000
Catawba Land Conservancy · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to save land and connect lives to nature.
$15,000
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to create clean, plentiful water for all.
$12,500
Midtown Assistance Center · Atlanta, GA · 2024
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.
$11,000
Atlanta History Center · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to promote the history of atlanta.
$10,000
Brookstone Schools · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to stand in the gap for families living in neighborhoods with failing schools.
$10,000
Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to reach families living with memory and movement disorders.
$10,000
Davidson College · Davidson, NC · 2025
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERISTY'S MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT fosters humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds.
$10,000
Wing Haven Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to support future decades or garden preservation and programs.
$10,000
Allegro Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2024
TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATIONS WORK TO combine movement instruction with educational & medical expertise, creating new techniques to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
$10,000
Atlanta Union Mission · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to provide emergency and life-transforming services to those in need of resources and hope.
$10,000
Atlanta Urban Squash · Atlanta, GA · 2024
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.
$10,000
Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to reach families living with memory and movement disorders.
$10,000
Jazz Arts Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to allow students to learn jazz education and performance and life skills.
$10,000
Junior Achievement of Central Carol · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission to help students identify, navigate, and achieve a fulfilled future.
$10,000
Memorial Park Conservancy · Atlanta, GA · 2024
TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVANCY'S MISSION TO restore, enhance, and preserve Atlanta Memorial Park, making it a beautiful, connected, and sustainable urban greenspace for the enjoyment of all.
$10,000
Skyland Trail · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to create a community of healing where clients are empowered to recover from mental illness.
$10,000
Ymca of Greater Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the organization's mission of improving health and well-being.
$10,000
Atlanta History Center · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Unrestricted
$10,000
Atlanta Union Mission · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to provide emergency and life-transforming services to those in need of resources and hope.
$10,000
Atlanta Youth Academy · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to provide transformational education that changes the lives of students and families.
$10,000
Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to reach families living with memory and movement disorders.
$10,000
Clarkston Community Health · Clarkston, GA · 2023
Unrestricted
$10,000
Good Samaritan Health Center · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to remove the barriers preventing low-income families from obtaining access to quality healthcare in the atlanta area.
$10,000
Inspiredu · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to transform lives through education and technology.
$10,000
Jazz Arts Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to allow students to learn jazz education and performance and life skills.
$10,000
Midtown Assistance Center · Atlanta, GA · 2023
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.
$10,000
Skyland Trail · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to create a community of healing where clients are empowered to recover from mental illness.
$10,000
Arts Plus · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to provide a space for students to grow, explore, and unlock their artistic potential.
$10,000
Atlanta Youth Academy · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to provide transformational education that changes the lives of students and families.
$10,000
Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to reach families living with memory and movement disorders.
$10,000
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to provide pediatric healthcare.
$10,000
Jazz Arts Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to allow students to learn jazz education and performance and life skills.
$10,000
Midtown Assistance Center · Atlanta, GA · 2022
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.
$10,000
Shepherd Center · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to restore the lives of individuals and families experiencing neurological illnesses and injuries.
$10,000
Skyland Trail · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to create a community of healing where clients are empowered to recover from mental illness.
$7,500
Atlanta Youth Academy · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to provide transformational education that changes the lives of students and families.
$7,500
Buckhead Christian Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to keep people from becoming homeless and work to elevate their possibilities for economic empowerment.
$7,500
Path Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to transform the region by building a network of greenway trails.
$5,000
Allegro Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2025
TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATIONS WORK TO combine movement instruction with educational & medical expertise, creating new techniques to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
$5,000
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Found · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support organization's mission of improving lives and building a stronger community.
$5,000
Junior Achievement of Central Carol · Charlotte, NC · 2025
To support the organization's mission to help students identify, navigate, and achieve a fulfilled future.
$5,000
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Found · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support organization's mission of improving lives and building a stronger community.
$5,000
Arts Plus · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to provide a space for students to grow, explore, and unlock their artistic potential.
$5,000
Ascensa Health · Atlanta, GA · 2023
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.
$5,000
Atlanta Urban Squash · Atlanta, GA · 2023
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.
$5,000
Buckhead Christian Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to keep people from becoming homeless and work to elevate their possibilities for economic empowerment.
$5,000
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Found · Charlotte, NC · 2023
Unrestricted
$5,000
Crossroads Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to provide access to vital services and resources.
$5,000
Junior Achievement of Central Carol · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support the organization's mission to help students identify, navigate, and achieve a fulfilled future.
$5,000
Path Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to transform the region by building a network of greenway trails.
$5,000
Urban Recipe · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to create food security through a cooperative program.
$5,000
Woodruff Arts Center · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to be our community's center for arts access, education, and impact.
$5,000
Ascensa Health · Atlanta, GA · 2022
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.
$5,000
Atlanta Union Mission · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to provide emergency and life-transforming services to those in need of resources and hope.
$5,000
Atlanta Urban Squash · Atlanta, GA · 2022
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.
$5,000
Buckhead Christian Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to keep people from becoming homeless and work to elevate their possibilities for economic empowerment.
$5,000
Chastain Horse Park · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to provide therapeutic programs for individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilites.
$5,000
Junior Achievement of Central Carol · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support the organization's mission to help students identify, navigate, and achieve a fulfilled future.
$5,000
Urban Recipe · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to create food security through a cooperative program.
$5,000
Woodruff Arts Center · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to be our community's center for arts access, education, and impact.
$3,500
Chastain Horse Park · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to provide therapeutic programs for individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilites.
$3,500
Chastain Park Conservancy · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to restore, enhance, and maintian and preserve chastain park.
$3,500
Chattahoochee Nature Center · Roswell, GA · 2024
TO SUPPORT THE CENTER'S educational outreach through the use of live flora and fauna.
$3,500
Crossroads Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To support the organization's mission to provide access to vital services and resources.
$2,500
Chastain Horse Park · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to provide therapeutic programs for individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilites.
$2,500
Chastain Park Conservancy · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to restore, enhance, and maintian and preserve chastain park.
$2,500
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to provide pediatric healthcare.
$2,500
Ga Council of Economic Education · Atlanta, GA · 2023
To support the organization's mission to help k-12 teachers effectively teach critically important economics and personal finance concepts to students throughout georgia.
$2,500
Chastain Park Conservancy · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to restore, enhance, and maintian and preserve chastain park.
$2,500
Crossroads Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to provide access to vital services and resources.
$2,500
Ga Council of Economic Education · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to help k-12 teachers effectively teach critically important economics and personal finance concepts to students throughout georgia.
$2,500
Inspiredu · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to transform lives through education and technology.
$2,500
Path Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to transform the region by building a network of greenway trails.
$2,500
Second Helpings of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
To support the organization's mission to fight hunger and food waste in our community.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.