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The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lufkin, Texas · EIN 756036487

The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation is a private foundation in Lufkin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $10,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0002$59,471
2024$3,0001$45,122

How to apply

The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Mansfield Church of Christ
Mansfield, TX
Church donation$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation give?

$3,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Don Truex (Trustee), Larry J McClenny (Trustee), Rickie Jenkins (Trustee) and Reagan McClennny (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The John W & Nellie Akin Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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