The Achelis & Bodman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 158 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.7 million
- Number of grants158
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$143 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.7 million the year before.
78% 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 | $6.7 million | 162 | $137 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 158 | $143 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John B Krieger Executive Director 420 Lexington Ave Suite 2803, New York, NY 10170 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 644-0322 |
| What to submit | Nonprofit organizations based in New York city and northern New Jersey that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and fall within the program areas of the foundation are welcome to submit an inquiry or proposal letter by email to application@achelisbodman.org. (please do not send full proposals unless requested.) an initial inquiry to the achelis and bodman foundation should include only the following items: 1. A proposal letter that briefly summarizes the history of the project, need, objectives, time period, key staff, project budget, and evaluation plan. 2. Latest annual report. 3. Latest complete audited financial statements. 4. IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation generally does not make grants for the following purposes or program areas: -nonprofit organizations outside of New York and New Jersey -annual appeals, dinner functions, and fundraising events -endowments and capital campaigns -loans and deficit financing -direct grants to individuals -individual day-care and after-school programs -housing -organizations or projects based outside the U.S. -small art, dance, music, and theater groups -individual K-12 schools (except charter schools) -national health and mental health organizations -government agencies or nonprofit organizations significantly funded or reimbursed by government agencies |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Achelis & Bodman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 102 | $4.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $727,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $350,000 |
| New Jersey | 12 | $345,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $71,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller University | Research of jiankun (jk) lyu, ph.d., | $500,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | Urban policy and homelessness | $300,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Executing economic containment: a | $200,000 |
| Atlas Network Two Liberty Center | Latin america initiatives | $150,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Research on juvenile dermatomyositis | $150,000 |
| New-York Historical Society | New conservation studio | $150,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | New york city programs | $125,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | America at 250 | $100,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Lloyd j. Old star program | $100,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | Energy program | $100,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Community outreach, partnerships | $100,000 |
| Smart Approaches to Marijuana | Research on supervised injection sites in new york city and a public marijuana awareness campaign in new york city | $100,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Imaging equipment | $75,000 |
| Catholic Information Center | A book, beyond the leatherstocking | $75,000 |
| Genesys Works | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Global Warming Policy Foundation (American Friends Of) | Net zero and liberty project | $75,000 |
| Grace Institute | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Americas 250th innovation prizes | $75,000 |
| New City Kids | Youth programs in new jersey | $75,000 |
| Npower New York | Tech fundamentals program in new | $75,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Best Buddies New York Co Klingman & Associates | Friendship, leadership, and | $50,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Hudson reefs mitigation bank | $50,000 |
| Bronx School for Music | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Child Rescue Coalition | For trainings in new york city | $50,000 |
| Civic Spirit | Programs in new york city | $50,000 |
| Common Good Institute | Removing public union control over | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School | Corporate work study program | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust & Donors Capital Fund | Activities in new york, new jersey | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust & Donors Capital Fund | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Emma's Torch | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Engin | General operating support | $50,000 |
| English-Speaking Union of the United States | 2025 national shakespeare | $50,000 |
| Fountain House | Employment resource center | $50,000 |
| Grace Outreach | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Society Museum & Library | Library digitization project | $50,000 |
| House of the Redeemer | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Institute for the Study of the Ancient World New York University | Exhibition, madinat al-zahra: the radiant capital of islamic spain | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell P Pennoyer
- Tatiana Pouschine
- John N Irwin III
- Horace I Crary Jr
- George McCabe
- Leslie Lenkowsky
- Magdalena Zavalia de Miguens
- Oliver Grace
- John B Krieger
Questions people ask
Does The Achelis & Bodman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Achelis & Bodman Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 158 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Achelis & Bodman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell P Pennoyer (President/Trustee), Tatiana Pouschine (Vice President/Trustee), John N Irwin III (Chairman/Trustee) and Horace I Crary Jr (Treasurer/Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Achelis & Bodman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.