AI Summary
The Achilles Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $2.5 million across 34 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CASEY LEE BALL FOUNDATION
Coachella, CA
$96.2K
3%
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$75K
2%
THE GURDJIEFF FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY
$72K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACHILLES FOUNDATION?
No. ACHILLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACHILLES FOUNDATION give?
ACHILLES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ACHILLES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACHILLES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACHILLES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ACHILLES FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACHILLES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ACHILLES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CASEY LEE BALL FOUNDATION, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, and THE GURDJIEFF FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACHILLES FOUNDATION?
ACHILLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.