THE ACHELIS & BODMAN FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$6.7M
Grants
158
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
255
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Grantmaking guided by belief in merits of economic and political liberty, free enterprise, and personal responsibility. Foundation supports Arts & Culture, Education, Employment, Health, Public Policy, and Youth & Families in New York City and northern New Jersey.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
In 2023, the Foundation made 125 grants totaling $6,500,000, typically between $25,000 and $100,000. Supports NYC prominent cultural institutions with operating grants. Education funding includes charter schools, voucher programs, and scholarships for parochial schools. Youth and Families programs boost academic achievement and provide positive recreational activities for disadvantaged young people.
How to Apply
Initial inquiry letter required summarizing project history, need, objectives, time period, key staff, project budget, and evaluation plan. Submit with latest annual report, audited financial statements, and IRS 501(c)(3) letter. No deadlines - applications accepted year-round. Grants reviewed at three board meetings in May, September, or December. Staff may request site visit, conference call, or meeting. Address to John B. Krieger, Executive Director, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2803, New York, NY 10170.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund nonprofit organizations outside of New York and New Jersey; Annual appeals, dinner functions, and fundraising events; Organizations or projects based outside the U.S.; Government agencies or nonprofit organizations significantly funded or reimbursed by government agencies. Limited resources prevent funding same organization on ongoing annual basis.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$6.7M
Grants
158
Median
$25K
States
18
$6.7M
Grants
162
Median
$30K
States
20
$6.7M
Grants
159
Median
$30K
States
17
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$550
Smallest
$25K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$500K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$500K
2024
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
NY · RESEARCH OF JIANKUN (JK) LYU, PH.D.,
$300K
2024
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH
NY · URBAN POLICY AND HOMELESSNESS
$200K
2024
HUDSON INSTITUTE
DC · EXECUTING ECONOMIC CONTAINMENT: A
$150K
2024
ATLAS NETWORK TWO LIBERTY CENTER
VA · LATIN AMERICA INITIATIVES
$150K
2024
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
NY · RESEARCH ON JUVENILE DERMATOMYOSITIS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.