Akers Foundation Inc
Akers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $379,707, all to recipients in North Carolina.
Akers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Akers Foundation Inc gave $380K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in North Carolina. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $379,707
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -53.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,122
- +106.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,149,155
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Akers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2537 Knollwood Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (404) 842-9056
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Akers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($215K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 132 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Akers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $122K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $122K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2022) to $395K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Charlotte, NC | General support to fund the charitable purpose of the organization | $214,707 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Charlotte, NC | To support the organization's mission to create clean, plentiful water for all. | $30,000 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy Charlotte, NC | To support the organization's mission to save land and connect lives to nature. | $20,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte Charlotte, NC | To support the organization's mission of improving health and well-being. | $15,000 |
| Discovery Place Inc Charlotte, NC | General support to fund the charitable purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Brookstone Schools Charlotte, NC | To support the organization's mission to stand in the gap for families living in neighborhoods with failing schools. | $10,000 |
| Wing Haven Foundation Charlotte, NC | To support the organization's mission to support future decades or garden preservation and programs. | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation Charlotte, NC | To support the organization's mission to reach families living with memory and movement disorders. | $10,000 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERISTY'S MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT fosters humane instincts and disciplined and creative minds. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,149,155 | $200,119 | $401,852 | $379,707 | 14 | $379,707 | $199,243 | $336,668 |
| 2024 | $1,168,214 | $294,918 | $425,306 | $395,000 | 30 | $395,000 | $292,480 | $313,380 |
| 2023 | $1,298,602 | $325,515 | $292,109 | $270,000 | 30 | $270,000 | $324,007 | $268,926 |
| 2022 | $1,265,196 | $191,451 | $243,108 | $220,000 | 26 | $220,000 | $190,289 | $270,779 |
| 2021 | $1,316,853 | $288,946 | $323,514 | $300,000 | 32 | $302,535 | $281,946 | $282,252 |
| 2020 | $1,351,512 | $258,862 | $317,310 | $300,000 | 31 | — | $253,012 | $226,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Akers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $337K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation says it advocates for the health, protection, and enjoyment of the Catawba River watershed. Discovery Place says it brings science, nature, and design together to help its community understand and apply science. Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation describes work supporting people with cognitive impairment and movement disorders and their caregivers. Wing Haven Foundation says it cultivates sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship, and the legacy of Southern horticulture. Allegro Foundation says it combines movement instruction with educational and medical expertise to teach children with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $379,707. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $214,707, with a median of $12,500. The largest was $214,707 to National Philanthropic Trust for general support to fund the organization’s charitable purpose. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, $20,000 to Catawba Land Conservancy, and $15,000 each to two individual recipients, YMCA of an individual recipient, and Discovery Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Calvin Scott Akers Jr as President, John Frederick Akers Sr as Vice President, and Mary Catherine Hawes as Secretary. It also lists Calvin Scott Akers III, George F Akers, John Frederick Akers Jr, and Edmund Alex Hawes Jr as Associate Directors.
Akers Foundation Inc is led by Calvin Scott Akers Jr., President on every filing since 2022; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin Scott Akers Jr.
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $1K (2025)
George F. Akers
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Mary Catherine Hawes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $2K (2025)
John Frederick Akers Jr.
Associate Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Calvin Scott Akers III
Associate Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Edmund Alex Hawes Jr.
Associate Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $2K (2025)
John Frederick Akers Sr.
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alex Hawes (2020–2021) — Associate Director
- Former: C. Scott Akers III (2020–2021) — Associate Director
- Former: C. Scott Akers Jr. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John Frederick Akers (2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Fred Akers Jr. (2020) — Associate Director
- Former: J. Frederick Akers (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Mary Catherine Hawes (Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Akers Foundation Inc
How much does Akers Foundation Inc give each year?
Akers Foundation Inc gave $380K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $395K across 30 grants.
What is Akers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Akers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $27,122, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Akers Foundation Inc that year got $122K on average.
Where does Akers Foundation Inc give grants?
Akers Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (11 grants).
Does Akers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Akers Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Akers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Akers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($214,707), Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation ($30,000) and Catawba Land Conservancy ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Akers Foundation Inc?
Akers Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $337K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Akers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation says it advocates for the health, protection, and enjoyment of the Catawba River watershed. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Akers Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Akers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Akers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6044428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Akers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Akers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/akers-foundation-inc-morg_40554c490031483aaca7fbeccd549145
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