Akerson Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Akerson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina with $11.8M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$11.8Mtotal assets

2000IRS ruling year

Educationfocus area

Grants Akerson Family Foundation has awarded

31 grantees · $415K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Capital Area Food Bank $200K
Biruk Yigrem Co Virgina Commonweath University $15K
Mariama Sangare Co Virginia Tech University $15K
Diana Requeno Co Sweet Briar College $10K
Brooke Smith Co Georgetown University $10K
Azra Pehlivan Co Virginia Tech University $10K
Amarildo Memisha Co George Mason University $10K
Alison Avelar Co Temple University $10K
Jocelyn Argueta Medina Co University Of Virginia $10K
Nawar Suha Co University Of Virginia $10K
Naomi Bezabeh Co George Mason University $10K
Margarita Khachunts Co Marymount University $10K
Indra Mungunsuh Co Columbia College Chicago $10K
Dieunette Adusei-peasah Co Virginia State University $10K
Mohammed Ahnaf Co Virginia Tech University $9K
Kimberly Calix-reyes Co George Mason University $6K
Makayla Buster Co James Madison University $6K
Alayit Berhanu Co Virginia Tech University $5K
Bassem Sliti Co Marymount University $5K
Asma Adiba Co Virginia Tech University $5K
Alessandro Lopez Chacon Co University Of Maryland $5K
Brianna Jerez Bustillo Co Virginia Commonwealth University $5K
Justin Garcia Co Virginia Tech University $5K
Lizbeth Goez Balcarcel Co Universtiy Of Maryland $5K
Elhawabri Co University Of Virginia $4K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$553K
FY2020$210K
FY2021$211K
FY2022$396K
FY2023$415K

About Akerson Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusEducation
HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina
EIN541991343
IRS ruling2000

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Education area

This foundation funds education. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Akerson Family Foundation?

Akerson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina with $11.8M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Akerson Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Education (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Akerson Family Foundation?

Akerson Family Foundation's EIN is 541991343. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Akerson Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Akerson Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Akerson Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.