Just the right size and color. The Trust for the National Mall is thanking the Akridge Family Foundation for making the Trust’s first $1 million Founding Investor donation to support the Trust’s Campaign to help restore, revitalize and preserve the National Mall. John E. “Chip” Akridge, III is the Founder of the Trust for the National Mall, and serves as Chairman of the Board. His wife, Sally Akridge, is the Founding Chair of the Trust’s Women’s Committee.