Akc Fund Inc
AKC Fund Inc is a private foundation established in 1956 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is based in New York, NY, with operations also noted in Montclair, NJ. It operates as a grantmaking foundation that supports a diverse range of charitable causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$268K
-9.3% YoY
Grant Count
42
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-2.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Akc Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $421K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
AKC Fund Inc supports a wide range of subject areas including:
- Arts and culture
- Education (elementary, secondary, and higher education)
- Environment and natural resources
- Health
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation's giving reflects a commitment to supporting educational institutions, cultural organizations, environmental initiatives, and community service organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AKC Fund Inc provides support across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in:
- Connecticut
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- New Jersey
- New York
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- Virginia
The foundation has supported major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Boston, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $5,946,256 (as of 2024)
- $5,742,889 (as of 2023)
Annual Revenue & Expenses (2024):
- Total revenues: $586,410
- Total expenses: $383,043
Annual Revenue & Expenses (2023):
- Total revenues: $506,574
- Total expenses: $399,759
Income Sources:
- Investment income and dividends: $154,305 (2024)
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $432,105 (2024)
Liabilities:
- $0 (2024 and 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,946,256 | $5,742,889 | $5,636,074 |
| Revenue | $586,410 | $506,574 | $639,529 |
| Expenses | $383,043 | $399,759 | $435,693 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $321,385 | $345,275 | $367,489 |
| Net Investment Income | $534,648 | $458,863 | $585,114 |
| Distributable Amount | $420,905 | $369,548 | $380,580 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Berwick Academy ($26,000), Norfolk Center Cemetary Association ($25,000), American Mural Project ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT WINSTED, CT | INTERGENERATIONAL PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AT AMP 2024 | $12,000 |
| ATON FOREST NORFOLK, CT | FOR WORKSHOPS | $3,000 |
| BATTELL ARTS FOUNDATION NORFOLK, CT | FOR YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN | $3,000 |
| BERWICK ACADEMY SOUTH BERWICK, ME | FOR BERWICK ACADEMY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND IN HONOR OF KAYA GARSIDE'S GRADUATION | $26,000 |
| BOTELLE SCHOOL PTO NORFOLK, CT | FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS,VETERAN'S DAY SING-A-LONG LUNCHEON,THEATRE WORKSHOPS,FAMLIY ACTIVITIES | $3,000 |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | FOR THE FOOD4HEALTH PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL NORFOLK, CT | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE (CROW) SANIBEL, FL | TO HELP BUILD A NEW REHABILITATION ENCLOSURE | $5,000 |
| GREAT MOUNTAIN FOREST CORPORATION FALLS VILLAGE, CT | FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL ACADEMY MELBOURNE, FL | IN HONOR OF KENDALL STRAND'S GRADUATION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team operates on a volunteer basis without compensation:
- Elizabeth Garside: President
- Shauna Garside
- Anita Dunlap Childs
- Paul Hess
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GARSIDE | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SHAUNA GARSIDE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANITA DUNLAP CHILDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL HESS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SUSANNAH ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STARLING CHILDS III | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN DESHAZO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL KAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRODERICK D CHILDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the foundation continued its grantmaking program with 45 grants distributed totaling approximately $295,000. Notable 2024 grants included support for Berwick Academy's capital campaign, the American Mural Project's intergenerational programming, and the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department's equipment needs. The foundation maintains a consistent pattern of supporting education, community service, and cultural organizations across its geographic focus areas.
AKC REUNITE AWARDS OVER $1.4 MILLION IN 2024 GRANTS FOR ADOPT A K-9 COP PROGRAMFrequently Asked Questions
What does Akc Fund Inc fund?
AKC Fund Inc supports a wide range of subject areas including: • Arts and culture • Education (elementary, secondary, and higher education) • Environment and natural resources • Health • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation's giving reflects a commitment to supporting educational institutions, cultural organizations, environmental initiatives, and community service organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Akc Fund Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 48 grants in 2023 totaling approximately $321,000 • Made 45 grants in 2024 totaling approximately $295,000 • Made 50 grants in 2022 totaling approximately $371,000 **Grant Sizes:** • Typical awards range from $1,000 to $30,000 • Median grant size: $4,000–$5,000 • Recent grants have ranged from $2,000 to $26,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Berwick Academy: $26,000 (for capital campaign) • American Mural Project: $12,000 (for intergenerational public programmi…
Where does Akc Fund Inc make grants?
AKC Fund Inc provides support across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in: • Connecticut • Vermont • Massachusetts • Maine • New Jersey • New York • California • Colorado • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Michigan • Missouri • Montana • New Hampshire • Virginia The foundation has supported major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Boston, as well as smaller communities.
What size grants does Akc Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Akc Fund Inc awarded 42 grants totaling $268K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Akc Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Akc Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $421K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Akc Fund Inc's EIN?
Akc Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6091321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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