Akerson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 85-0427304

Foundation Overview

Based in Huntington Beach, CA, Akerson Family Foundation has awarded 264 grants totaling $5,168,556 to organizations in New Mexico, Texas and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $75,323, with a median award of $17,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$5,168,556
Total Assets
$13,405,630
Median Grant (all grants)
$17,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$24,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%

2 of 24 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New Mexico

84% of all grants are concentrated in New Mexico, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New Mexico, funding concentrates in Albuquerque (89%), Rio Rancho (7%), Los Lunas (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+139%

Strong 139% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Akerson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alzheimer's Association $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Hope Works $40,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
American Heart Stroke Assoc $40,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2025
St Felix Pantry $33,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2025
Outcomes Inc $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Barrett Foundation $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Casa Angelica $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Centro Savila $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Cross Roads For Women $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $17,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2025
Good Shepherd Center $18,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Healthcare For The Homeless $36,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Joy Junction $36,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Meals On Wheels $38,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Norbertine Community $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Pb&j Family Services $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Pegasus Legal Services $18,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Safe House $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
The Storehouse $28,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Trinity Catholic Workers House $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2025
Bible Project $25,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2025
Camp Enchantment $36,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2025
Colette's Childrens Home $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2025
Robyn's Nest $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2025
Alzheimer's Association $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Hope Works $36,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
American Heart Stroke Assoc $33,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2024
St Felix Pantry $30,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2024
Outcomes Inc $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Barrett Foundation $18,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Casa Angelica $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Centro Savila $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Cross Roads For Women $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $14,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2024
Good Shepherd Center $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Healthcare For The Homeless $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Joy Junction $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Meals On Wheels $32,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Norbertine Community $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Pb&j Family Services $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Pegasus Legal Services $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Safe House $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
The Storehouse $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Trinity Catholic Workers House $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Bible Project $20,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2024
Fcchb $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2024
Camp Enchantment $30,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2024
Dwyer Middle School Choir (Jomg) $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2024
Seabreeze Church $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2024
Alzheimer's Association $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Hope Works $36,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
American Heart Stroke Assoc $33,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2024
St Felix Pantry $30,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2024
Outcomes Inc $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Barrett Foundation $18,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Casa Angelica $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Centro Savila $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Cross Roads For Women $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $14,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2024
Good Shepherd Center $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Healthcare For The Homeless $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Joy Junction $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Meals On Wheels $32,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Norbertine Community $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Pb&j Family Services $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Pegasus Legal Services $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Safe House $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
The Storehouse $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Trinity Catholic Workers House $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2024
Bible Project $20,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2024
Fcchb $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2024
Camp Enchantment $30,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2024
Dwyer Middle School Choir (Jomg) $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2024
Seabreeze Church $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2024
Alzheimer's Association $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Hope Works $34,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
American Heart Stroke Assoc $31,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2023
St Felix Pantry $34,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2023
Outcomes Inc $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Barrett Foundation $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Casa Angelica $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Centro Savila $16,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Cross Roads For Women $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $13,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2023
Good Shepherd Center $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Healthcare For The Homeless $28,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Joy Junction $28,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Meals On Wheels $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Norbertine Community $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Pb&j Family Services $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Pegasus Legal Services $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Safe House $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
The Storehouse $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Trinity Catholic Workers House $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Bible Project $17,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2023
Fcchb $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2023
Camp Enchantment $28,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2023
Dwyer Middle School Choir (Jomg) $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2023
Seabreeze Church $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2023
Alzheimer's Association $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Hope Works $34,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
American Heart Stroke Assoc $31,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2023
St Felix Pantry $34,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2023
Outcomes Inc $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Barrett Foundation $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Casa Angelica $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Centro Savila $16,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Cross Roads For Women $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $13,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2023
Good Shepherd Center $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Healthcare For The Homeless $28,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Joy Junction $28,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Meals On Wheels $30,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Norbertine Community $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Pb&j Family Services $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Pegasus Legal Services $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Safe House $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
The Storehouse $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Trinity Catholic Workers House $13,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2023
Bible Project $17,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2023
Fcchb $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2023
Camp Enchantment $28,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2023
Dwyer Middle School Choir (Jomg) $5,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2023
Seabreeze Church $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2023
Alzheimer's Association $22,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Hope Works $36,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
American Heart Stroke Assoc $33,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2022
St Felix Pantry $36,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2022
Camp Enchantment $29,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Outcomes Inc $22,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Barrett Foundation $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Casa Angelica $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Centro Savila $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Cross Roads For Women $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $14,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2022
Good Shepherd Center $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Healthcare For The Homeless $29,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Joy Junction $29,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Meals On Wheels $33,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Norbertine Community $24,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Pb&j Family Services $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Pegasus Legal Services $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Safe House $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
The Storehouse $22,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Trinity Catholic Workers House $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Bible Project $17,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2022
Fcchb $30,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2022
Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Alzheimer's Association $22,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Hope Works $36,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
American Heart Stroke Assoc $33,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2022
St Felix Pantry $36,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2022
Camp Enchantment $29,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Outcomes Inc $22,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Barrett Foundation $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Casa Angelica $21,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Centro Savila $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Cross Roads For Women $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $14,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2022
Good Shepherd Center $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Healthcare For The Homeless $29,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Joy Junction $29,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Meals On Wheels $33,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Norbertine Community $24,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Pb&j Family Services $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Pegasus Legal Services $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Safe House $9,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
The Storehouse $22,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Trinity Catholic Workers House $14,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Bible Project $17,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2022
Fcchb $30,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2022
Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2022
Alzheimer's Association $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Hope Works $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
American Heart Stroke Assoc $23,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2021
St Felix Pantry $25,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2021
Camp Enchantment $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Outcomes Inc $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Barrett Foundation $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Casa Angelica $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Centro Savila $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Cross Roads For Women $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $10,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2021
Good Shepherd Center $8,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Healthcare For The Homeless $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Joy Junction $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Meals On Wheels $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Nm Boys And Girls Ranch $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Norbertine Community $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Pb&j Family Services $6,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Pegasus Legal Services $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Safe House $6,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
The Storehouse $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Trinity Catholic Workers House $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2021
Bible Project $10,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2021
Fcchb $20,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support 2021
They Are One $5,000 Salinas, CA, US Support 2021
United Way Of Central New Mexico $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
100 Club For Religious Vocations $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Alzheimer's Association $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Opera Southwest $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Sagebrush Church $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Hope Works $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
American Heart Stroke Assoc $23,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2020
St Felix Pantry $21,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2020
Camp Enchantment $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Outcomes Inc $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Barrett Foundation $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Casa Angelica $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Centro Savila $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Cross Roads For Women $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Cuidando Los Ninos Cln Kids $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
El Ranchito De Los Ninos $6,000 Los Lunas, NM, US Support 2020
Good Shepherd Center $6,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Healthcare For The Homeless $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Joy Junction $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Meals On Wheels $23,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Nm Boys And Girls Ranch $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Norbertine Community $17,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Pb&j Family Services $6,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Pegasus Legal Services $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Safe House $6,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Steelbridge $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
The Storehouse $12,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Trinity Catholic Workers House $6,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2020
Bible Project $5,000 Portland, OR, US Support 2020
United Way Of Central New Mexico $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
100 Club For Religious Vocations $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Catholic Foundation $30,031 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Catholic Foundation $71,009 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Palmyra Parks & Recreation $8,000 Palmyra, MO, US Support 2018
Catholic Charities Of Southern Nm $15,000 Las Cruces, NM, US Support 2018
Nm Alzheimer's Association $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Alzheimer's Association - Walk $50,000 St Louis, MO, US Support 2018
Opera Southwest $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Sagebrush Church $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Hope Works $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
American Stroke Association $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2018
St Felix Pantry $15,000 Rio Rancho, NM, US Support 2018
Camp Enchantment $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Outcomes Inc $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Hope Christian Foundation $41,684 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2018
Prince Of Peace $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
United Way $49,200 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
United Way $50,333 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
100 Club For Religious Vocations $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
Catholic Foundation $38,559 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
Catholic Foundation $75,323 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
Palmyra Parks & Recreation $10,000 Palmyra, MO, US Support 2017
St Josephs High School $10,000 Ogden, UT, US Support 2017
Casa Angelica $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2017
Outcomes Inc $35,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Prince Of Peace $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Holy Ghost Catholic School $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Pegasus Legal Services $20,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Nm Alzheimers Association $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Trinity Catholic Worker House $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Norbertine Community Of Nm $15,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
United Way $49,466 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
United Way $46,951 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
100 Club For Religious Vocations $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
St Martins Hosp Center $10,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
Catholic Charities $25,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016
United Way $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 85-0427304
Website N/A
Address 6376 EVENING STAR CIR Huntingtn Bch, CA 92648-6713

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Akerson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Christina Akerson
President David A Akerson
Secretary Loretta D Akerson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.