Nonprofit · EIN 82-2557369
AKARI FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $635,981 | $635,873 | $108 | $137,914 | $0 | $137,914 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $591,505 | $554,546 | $36,959 | $137,806 | $0 | $137,806 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $382,264 | $341,353 | $40,911 | $100,828 | $0 | $100,828 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,927
- Program service revenue
- $614,054
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $123,530
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $236,577
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $160
- Accounting fees
- $2,950
- Occupancy
- $1,409
- Travel
- $16,704
- Program services (functional)
- $576,561
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,816
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,496
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $137,806
- Total assets, end of year
- $137,914
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $137,914
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $137,914
- Gross receipts
- $635,981
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luisa Leal | CEO Key employee | 40 | $96,500 |
| Lorena Amaya | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Matthew Beck | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Fernando Salcido | Chair Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisa Leal | CEO Key employee | 40 | $0 | $78,000 |
| Anthony Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Beck | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shvetali Thatte | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Edwards | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Fernando Salcido | Chair Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisa Leal | CEO Key employee | 40 | $0 | $69,600 |
| Anthony Williams | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Beck | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shvetali Thatte | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Edwards | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4507 LEGEND HTS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253-9331
- In care of
- % LUISA LEAL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 4507 legend hts, san antonio TX 78253
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Luisa Leal, 15007 People s Drive, San Antonio, TX 78253
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- luisa leal, 4507 legend hts, san antonio TX 78253
- Signed the 990
- Luisa Leal, Executive Director
- Phone
- (210) 379-0914
- Return prepared by
- R Paz & Associates
Mission
The Akari Foundation provides culturally and linguistically tailored education advocacy and support to Hispanic families affected by rare neuromuscular diseases delivering all programs entirely in Spanish. In 2025 The Akari Foundation: Served 1,545 families across all programs through direct services education and resource navigation Provided intensive one-on-one support to 102 families through the Family Support and Resources Program across 8 countries Engaged nearly 4,400 individuals through community support peer networks and resource-sharing initiatives
Program accomplishments
- Hispanic Community Education The Akari Foundation provides Spanish-language educational webinars for Hispanic families affected by rare neuromuscular diseases. These webinars are designed to improve access to reliable medical information and culturally relevant education. Sessions are delivered virtually allowing families to engage directly with healthcare professionals and experts. Topics include medical updates clinical trials mental health nutrition and disease management. In 2025 the organization hosted 24 educational webinars reaching approximately 450 participants through live sessions with an additional 150 to 250 views through on-demand access. Through broader digital education efforts including webinars and related online content the organization reached over 8,800 individuals globally. All services are delivered in Spanish.Expenses $186,892
- Family Support and Resources The Family Support and Resources Program provides guidance and resource navigation for Hispanic families affected by rare neuromuscular diseases. Services include one-on-one support assistance navigating healthcare systems and connection to medical and community resources. In 2025 the program provided direct support to 102 families across 8 countries and distributed over 150 resource backpacks to newly diagnosed families. The organization facilitated 23 clinical trial referrals of which 7 families enrolled. Additionally more than 25 families received psychological support through licensed professionals. The program also engaged nearly 4,400 individuals through community support and resource-sharing efforts. All services are delivered in Spanish.Expenses $186,892
- Workshops and Community Outreach The Workshops and Community Outreach Program provides in-person educational opportunities for Hispanic families affected by rare neuromuscular diseases. In 2025 the organization conducted 4 in-person workshops across the United States 2 in Puerto Rico and 2 events in Mexico reaching families caregivers and community members through direct engagement. These sessions provided education on disease management clinical trials and available resources. These efforts were complemented by broader outreach activities resulting in approximately 761,748 impressions across digital platforms and an 83 percent increase in engagement compared to the prior year. All services are delivered in Spanish. All services are delivered in Spanish and focus on healthcare navigation education access to clinical trials emotional support and connection to trusted providers and resources.Expenses $202,777
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2557369
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $137,914
- Income (IRS master file)
- $635,981
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $635,981 | $635,873 | $137,914 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $591,505 | $554,546 | $137,806 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $382,264 | $341,353 | $100,828 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: luisa leal | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: luisa leal | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-2557369).
Questions about AKARI FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AKARI FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AKARI FOUNDATION is 82-2557369.
- Is AKARI FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to AKARI FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AKARI FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AKARI FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AKARI FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AKARI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Luisa Leal.
- Who are the officers and directors of AKARI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,500 (Luisa Leal, CEO).
- How much revenue does AKARI FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $635,981, expenses of $635,873 and total assets of $137,914 at year end.
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