Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund
Accepts applications
Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $760,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $130,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$760,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$130,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $641,039 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $655,000 | 4 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $641,039 | 5 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $760,000 | 6 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA Mary Anne Berkery, Park Ave New York, NY 10001-7201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
What Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $685,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General | $175,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools | General | $150,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General | $135,000 |
| Barnard College | General | $125,000 |
| Bronx Museum of the Arts | General | $100,000 |
| Asheville Art Museum | General | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Mr David L Smith
Questions people ask
Does Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund give?
$760,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $130,000.
Who runs Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and Mr David L Smith (Co-Trustee).
What does Edith & F M Achilles Mem Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.