THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ACHIEVA IS TO COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE SERVICES AND OPERATIONS OF THE ACHIEVA FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Key facts about Achieva
- EIN
- 25-1505216
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,305,972
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $217,662
- Median grant
- $91,143
- Total assets
- $57,490,987
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Achieva funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Achieva's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Exempt Purpose" (6 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.5M
+11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$218K
+0.8% YoY
About Achieva
Based on IRS filings
Achieva is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57,490,987 | $51,716,791 | $46,084,841 |
| Revenue | $2,386,992 | $3,106,139 | $2,583,167 |
| Expenses | $2,105,220 | $1,912,803 | $1,778,709 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,175,588 | $1,986,640 | $785,564 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Achieva
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh ($604,560), Achieva Support ($434,725), The Family Trust ($127,322).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARC OF GREATER PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $604,560 |
| ACHIEVA SUPPORT PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $434,725 |
| THE FAMILY TRUST PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $127,322 |
| ARC ERIE COUNTY PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $54,964 |
| AUTISM CONNECTION OF PA PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,253 |
| ACHIEVA RESOURCE PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $34,148 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY LOU GEGICK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN GANNON ANDERSON | CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| JILLIAN F ZACKS ESQ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHAZ KELLEM | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TOM BALZER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR NINA BUTLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL L DEVER ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE CRANE CFA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GARY GRYSIAK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN HAYNES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HOLLY HOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHAN P HUBBARD CLU CHFC | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS M LEE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA A MARTINELLI PHDJDMA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESLIE MALLOY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID TILSTONE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY D RICHTER CPA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSH SCOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROB UNKOVIC | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TED MEYER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER MODELL ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE MCEVILLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMY DOLAN STRANO | SR VP AND PRES ACHIEVA FT | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA SHORT CPA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GARY HORNER | EX VP & CFO THROUGH MAR 2024 | 1 | — |
| LATOYA WARREN | SR VP & CFO, PRES ACHIEVA RES STARTING MAR 2024 | 1 | — |
| LUCIANA RANDALL | PRES AUTISM CONNECTION OF | 1 | — |
| MARY HARTLEY | PRES AGP STARTING FEB 2024 | 1 | — |
| NANCY MURRAY | SR VP AND PRES AGP THROUGH FEB 2024 | 1 | — |
| SHAYNE ROOS | EX VP AND PRES ACHIEVA SUP | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN SUROVIEC | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 1 | — |
| DAVID TINKER | VP ADVANCEMENT | 37.5 | $117,323 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achieva?
Achieva is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $57.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Achieva?
As of 2024, Achieva holds $57.5M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Achieva operate?
Achieva has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Achieva award?
In 2024, Achieva awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $218K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Achieva's EIN?
Achieva's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1505216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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