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
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
No grants recorded for .
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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