About Us
The Ackley-Smith Foundation is a family charitable foundation established in 2025. Guided by a commitment to compassion, justice, and sustainability, the Foundation exists to advance causes aligned with our deepest values: animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and social justice.
Mission Statement
The Ackley-Smith Foundation supports and empowers efforts that protect and improve the lives of animals, promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience, and/or advance social justice, equity, and dignity for marginalized communities. Our work is guided by the belief that even small, focused grants can act as anchors, helping organizations stabilize, grow, and amplify their mission.
Governance
The Foundation is overseen by a three-member board of directors. Two directors come from the founding family, and one is a trusted, unrelated third party. The board meets at least annually to approve grants, review investment performance, and pass governance resolutions.
Board Members
- Chance Ackley-Smith, President
- Jacob Ackley-Smith, Vice-President
- Jacob Schaeffer, Director