Achieving America Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Achieving America Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$46,300
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 36 | $156,580 |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 51 | $46,300 |
How to apply
Achieving America Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Achieving America Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14 | $1.0 million |
| California | 23 | $829,220 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $215,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $33,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $18,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Fund | As needed | $275,000 |
| Pennsylania Voice | As needed | $200,000 |
| State Leadership Project | As needed | $175,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund | As needed | $150,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | As needed | $150,000 |
| California Volunteers Fund | As needed | $125,000 |
| Hammer Museum | As needed | $125,000 |
| Advancement Project | As needed | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | As needed | $100,000 |
| Youth Service America | As needed | $75,000 |
| New Venture Fund | As needed | $70,000 |
| Heartland Fund | As needed | $60,000 |
| Working America Education Fund | As needed | $60,000 |
| Accelerate Change Inc | As needed | $55,000 |
| Color of Change Education Fund | As needed | $50,000 |
| Common Sense | As needed | $50,000 |
| Delores C Huerta Foundation | As needed | $50,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance | As needed | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | As needed | $50,000 |
| Public Concern Foundation | As needed | $50,000 |
| St John's College | As needed | $50,000 |
| All Americans Vote | As needed | $45,000 |
| Imagine NC First | As needed | $40,000 |
| Windward Fund | As needed | $40,000 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | As needed | $33,500 |
| Civic Nation | As needed | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools | As needed | $25,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | As needed | $25,000 |
| Levitt Pavilions of Los Angeles | As needed | $25,000 |
| Community Change | As needed | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | As needed | $20,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy School | As needed | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Education Foundation | As needed | $20,000 |
| Western Justice Center | As needed | $18,720 |
| Greater Things | As needed | $18,700 |
| Appalachian Peace Education Fund | As needed | $15,000 |
| National Foster Youth Institute | As needed | $15,000 |
| Antaeus Theatre Company | As needed | $10,000 |
| Capital & Main | As needed | $10,000 |
| Community Coalition | As needed | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly Munger
- Stephen R English
Questions people ask
Does Achieving America Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Achieving America Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Achieving America Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Molly Munger (Co-Trustee) and Stephen R English (Co-Trustee).
What does Achieving America Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.