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Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

America Achieves Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, meaning engagement is limited to pre-established connections. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential partnerships can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AMERICA ACHIEVES IS DEVOTED TO ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, MOBILITY, AND PATHWAYS TO GOOD JOBS AND CAREERS, INCLUDING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given
$250K
2024
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
19%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$195K
Median 2nd year grant
$363.2K
J
Jon Schnur
Board Member
K
Keith Frome
Board Member
G
Gil Dickoff
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICA ACHIEVES INC?
No. AMERICA ACHIEVES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICA ACHIEVES INC give?
AMERICA ACHIEVES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Rhode Island. 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 AMERICA ACHIEVES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICA ACHIEVES INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $195 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICA ACHIEVES INC make each year?
In 2024, AMERICA ACHIEVES INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICA ACHIEVES INC fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICA ACHIEVES INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and Brown University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICA ACHIEVES INC?
AMERICA ACHIEVES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.