Akerson Family Foundation

EIN 85-0427304 · CA · NTEE T20J

Invitation only Typical grant ~$24K Funds in NM, TX, OR +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Akerson Family Foundation based in CA paid 24 grants totaling $590K to 24 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $40K, with a median of $24K. Its largest recipients included AMERICAN HEART STROKE ASSOC, HOPE WORKS, and MEALS ON WHEELS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$13,405,630
Giving (latest yr)
$590,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$24K
Recipients
24
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • American Heart Stroke Assoc$40,000
  • Hope Works$40,000
  • Meals on Wheels$38,000
  • Camp Enchantment$36,000
  • Healthcare for the Homeless$36,000

Where grants went

  • New Mexico$505,000 · 20 grants
  • Texas$40,000 · 1 grant
  • Oregon$25,000 · 1 grant
  • California$20,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (24)

American Heart Stroke Assoc
Dallas, TX
Support
$40,000
Hope Works
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$40,000
Meals on Wheels
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$38,000
Camp Enchantment
Rio Rancho, NM
Support
$36,000
Healthcare for the Homeless
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$36,000
Joy Junction
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$36,000
St Felix Pantry
Rio Rancho, NM
Support
$33,000
Norbertine Community
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$30,000
The Storehouse
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$28,000
Alzheimer's Association
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$25,000
Casa Angelica
Albuquerque, NM
Support
$25,000
Bible Project
Portland, OR
Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Akerson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Akerson Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Akerson Family Foundation reported 24 itemized grants totaling $590K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $40K (median $24K).

Recent recipients include AMERICAN HEART STROKE ASSOC, HOPE WORKS, MEALS ON WHEELS, among 24 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Akerson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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