About For Purpose
Nonprofit leaders use For Purpose to get practical guidance and learn operating skills. They can also meet peers and find grants that fit their mission. Aurora gives plain-language answers, while Capacity Assessment helps organizations choose where to begin. A Command Center shows each organization at a glance.
Akademia offers courses from nonprofit attorneys, accountants and leaders. Members also receive articles, guides and templates. May Harris serves as chief executive officer and Akademia's legal advisor. The company operates from Laramie, Wyoming, as a Delaware public benefit corporation.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | $100,000of $500K target | 1 | $100K | Options, Securities on exercise, Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) and shares of capital stock issuable upon conversion.Rule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed For Purpose
For Purpose offers an online operating platform for nonprofit leaders. Two related but separate companies provide legal and accounting services. May Harris owns those firms and controls For Purpose. For Purpose itself does not give legal, accounting or tax advice.
The problem it targets
For Purpose frames the problem as nonprofit leaders learning law and finance through avoidable mistakes. New organizations need help forming a board and securing tax-exempt status. Growing groups face fundraising, grant readiness and financial controls. They may also be making their first hires. Larger groups must handle audits and multi-state compliance while governance becomes more complex.
What the product does
Akademia organizes training around launch, growth and scale. Learners work through videos, readings and knowledge checks between meetings. An 85% quiz score earns a certificate. Aurora covers every course and can direct members to a lesson that answers their question. The platform keeps course progress and certificates together. Professionals can join as advisors and receive credit for members they refer.
Progress so far
Akademia has moved courses previously hosted on Circle and invites former learners to re-enroll. Four named advisors cover fields including law, finance and development. The catalog includes Legal Blueprint, Fundraising Without Fear and Financial Literacy for Leaders. Legal Blueprint is free, taught by May Harris and takes about four minutes.
We wrote this summary from public statements by For Purpose and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on For Purpose's Form D filed Nov 10, 2026.
Sources
- SECFor Purpose, Inc. filing history
- CompanyFor Purpose website terms
- CompanyAkademia