The Akanksha Fund Inc
New York, New York · EIN 133976569 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, The Akanksha Fund Inc has awarded $997K across 6 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Friends of Teach for India Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Akanksha Fund Inc funds
The Akanksha Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education.
Populations it has supported include children, older adults, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Teach for India Inc GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $535K | 2018 |
| Aam Foundation USA TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSE OF THE PROJECT AND HELPING GIRLS EWS STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO ATTEND TOP LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOLS IN INDIA | Novato, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Friends of Teach for India SUPPORT FOR THE GRANTEE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $130K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Akanksha Fund Inc
The Akanksha Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at akankshafund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Akanksha Fund Inc
- Does The Akanksha Fund Inc accept grant applications?
- The Akanksha Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Akanksha Fund Inc fund?
- The Akanksha Fund Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Friends of Teach for India Inc, Aam Foundation USA, Friends of Teach for India. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Akanksha Fund Inc give in grants?
- The Akanksha Fund Inc reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $997K over 6 grants.
- Where is The Akanksha Fund Inc located?
- The Akanksha Fund Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133976569.
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