Accel Foundation
Accel Foundation is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $77,565, with listed purposes including charitable and educational support.
Accel Foundation at a glance
In short: Accel Foundation gave $78K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,565
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,526
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $506,167
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Accel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 Xanadu Place, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (919) 656-3079
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Accel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 46 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (41%), North Carolina (32%), Massachusetts (19%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Accel Foundation gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $101K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| All God's Children Inc Aulander, NC | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army of Asheville Ashville, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mana Foodbank Mills River, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harvard Salient Cambridge, MA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Education Foundation of Martin County Stuart, FL | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army of Manatee County Bradenton, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Moravian Manor Communities Lititz, PA | Charitalbe | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506,167 | $97,831 | $81,852 | $77,565 | 22 | $80,445 | $97,111 | $77,270 |
| 2024 | $490,188 | $59,865 | $85,152 | $80,784 | 15 | $83,364 | $54,195 | $69,847 |
| 2023 | $515,475 | $103,672 | $104,588 | $100,848 | 3 | $102,868 | $102,867 | $62,798 |
| 2022 | $516,391 | $75,243 | $85,601 | $82,000 | 3 | $83,720 | $64,353 | $69,963 |
| 2021 | $526,749 | $51,926 | $49,253 | $46,500 | 3 | — | $51,534 | $66,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Accel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and organizations, food assistance providers, and other charitable organizations. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. The Education Foundation of Martin County says it works to enhance educational opportunities for students and teachers in its school district, while United Way of Palm Beach County says it seeks to help county residents access education, housing, financial stability, medical care, and food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $77,565 through 22 grants. Awards ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to Harvard University and $10,000 to Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County; $7,000 to All God’s Children Inc.; $6,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; $5,000 each to Salvation Army of Asheville, MANNA FoodBank, and Harvard Salient; and $4,500 to the Education Foundation of Martin County. Other listed grants included $4,000 to the Salvation Army of Manatee County, $3,000 to Moravian Manor Communities, and $2,500 each to Second Harvest of the Big Bend and United Way of Palm Beach County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M Strathmeyer as president, Marci Strathmeyer as director, and Maureen Gilbert as director.
Accel Foundation is led by James M. Strathmeyer, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Strathmeyer
President
President → Director & President, 2022
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci Strathmeyer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Accel Foundation
How much does Accel Foundation give each year?
Accel Foundation gave $78K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 15 grants.
What is Accel Foundation's typical grant size?
Accel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,526, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Accel Foundation give grants?
Accel Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (32%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (2 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Hobe Sound, FL (2 grants).
Does Accel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Accel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Accel Foundation's largest grantees?
Accel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($10,000), Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County ($10,000) and All God's Children Inc ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Accel Foundation?
Accel Foundation reported $506K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Accel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and organizations, food assistance providers, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Accel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Accel Foundation's EIN?
Accel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1900007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Accel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Accel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/accel-foundation-morg_33a565ac0dd842ce9636fae7a4b0b9e8
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