Akc Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Akc Fund Inc is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $53,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$375,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $267,600 the year before.
49% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,950 | 45 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $267,600 | 42 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $375,000 | 40 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Akc Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Akc Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $12,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 19 | $182,500 |
| Vermont | 4 | $50,500 |
| New York | 5 | $41,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $27,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $8,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department | For general support & construction of a new firehouse | $53,000 |
| Great Mountain Forest Corporation | For administration and operations; for woodland academy to enhance for a better forest biodiversity | $27,000 |
| Town of Norfolk | For read-along audio books for schools; for friends of the meadow to eradicate invasive species | $23,000 |
| Sterling College | To purchase a high-efficiency generator to aid kitchen operations and vital communication | $22,000 |
| Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs | To support the incarcerated parents project | $20,000 |
| Church of Christ Congregational | For the food pantry | $15,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation | To upgrade communication systems and supports for brain donors, families and research | $15,000 |
| Forever Angels USA | To help 280 tanzanian women break the cycle of poverty | $12,000 |
| Intervale Center | For the csa | $10,000 |
| Montana Renewable Energy Assn | To support the clean career job gaps assessment for montana | $10,000 |
| PTA of PS133K Inc | For rat control in the garden of wonder | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets | To support the bts academy 2026-2027 school year on-time high school graduation | $10,000 |
| Bitterroot Early Learning Network | For the evergreen learning lab - enhancing infant & toddler development | $10,000 |
| Brattleboro Recreation Department | For 6 permanent pickle ball courts at living memorial park | $10,000 |
| Community Help in Park Slope | To support the soup kitchen and food pantry in park slope, brooklyn | $10,000 |
| Trinity Episcoral Church | To support a volunteer rapid response team | $10,000 |
| Community Asylum Seekers Project | To help meet the basic needs of asylum seekers | $8,500 |
| It Takes A Village | To convert a former church building into a permanent headquarters | $8,000 |
| Litchfield County Chroal Union | For additional professional musicians to present choral masterworks | $8,000 |
| Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation | To fund one bob marshall wilderness foundation volunteer service trip to clear trails | $7,000 |
| Draft Animal - Power Network | For website modernization and expansion; to support the 2025 dap net field days scholarship fund | $6,500 |
| New Neighbors Partnership | For emergency resettlement funds for newly arrived immigrant and refugee families | $6,000 |
| Maine Gear Share | For a secure storage shed to expand access to high-quality outdoor equipment | $6,000 |
| Pace University | For audio gear, instrucments, recording and rehearsal space time for pace music group | $5,500 |
| Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) | For rehabilitation habitats | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Regional 7 High School | For sound and lighting gear for the theatre department | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Main Street Center | To empower community teams to implement small-scale projects | $5,000 |
| Aton Forest | For workshops | $3,000 |
| Battell Arts Foundation | For young artists concerts for children | $3,000 |
| Botelle School PTO | For cultural programs,veteran's day sing-a-long luncheon,theatre workshops,famliy activities | $3,000 |
| Church of Christ Congregational | For general support | $3,000 |
| Norfolk Historical Society | For general support | $3,000 |
| Norfolk Land Trust | For general support | $3,000 |
| Norfolk Library | For general support | $3,000 |
| Norfolk Lion's Club | To support norfolk's emt | $3,000 |
| Norfolk Now | For general support | $3,000 |
| Northwest CT Community Foundation | To provide feminine hygiene products at the norfolk food pantry | $3,000 |
| International Medical Corps | For development programs | $2,500 |
| Waterorg | For development programs | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | For general support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Garside
- Shauna Garside
- Alice Collins
- Paul Hess
- Susannah Anderson
- Starling W Childs III
- John D Deshazo
- Rachel Kahan
- Broderick D Childs
Questions people ask
Does Akc Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Akc Fund Inc give?
$375,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Akc Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Garside (Director), Shauna Garside (President), Alice Collins (Director) and Paul Hess (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Akc Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.