Achelis Foundation Dba Steven B Achelis
The Steven B Achelis Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah (with offices also referenced in Holladay, UT). Founded in 1990 by Steven B Achelis as his "tithe" to help make the world a better place, the foundation operates as a small philanthropic organization with a volunteer board and no paid employees. The foundation pays out investment income to charitable and educational organizations through direct donations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$190K
+37.7% YoY
Grant Count
37
-2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+41.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting charitable and educational organizations that empower disadvantaged individuals, with particular emphasis on cost-effective programs that yield significant impacts. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community and school garden grants
- Programs supporting children and marginalized communities
Grantmaking
Recent grants include:
Grant Range
& Structure:**
Average Grant
$2,600
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Notable cities: New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and various smaller communities
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024-2025):
- Total assets: $1,110,650
- Annual revenue: $222,423 - $226,696
- Annual expenses: $162,700 - $214,631
- Net income: $63,996 (2024)
- Total giving: $189,994
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since May 1991
- EIN: 87-0481479
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,110,650 | $1,102,858 | $1,038,862 |
| Revenue | $222,423 | $226,696 | $182,300 |
| Expenses | $214,631 | $162,700 | $149,586 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $190,179 | $138,388 | $130,830 |
| Net Investment Income | $197,971 | $202,384 | $163,544 |
| Distributable Amount | $164,214 | $143,545 | $123,722 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Achelis Foundation Dba Steven B Achelis
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Steven B Achelis - Founder and Trustee
- Board members work on a voluntary basis without compensation
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN B ACHELIS | Trustee | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH L FRANK | Director | 1 | — |
| ERIC S ACHELIS | Director | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER A HUFFINE | Director | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY A ACHELIS | Director | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL D ACHELIS | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 6154 Oak Canyon Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Website: stevesfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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