Achievements Unlimited Foundation
Achievements Unlimited Foundation operates exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes for the benefit, performance, functions, and charitable purposes of Impact Foundation. Operating to provide nonprofit organizations with educational resources and technical assistance, Achievements Unlimited Foundation measurably improves organizational effectiveness, optimizes long-term financial capacity, and enhances sustainability for a more effective and greater societal impact.
Achievements Unlimited Foundation at a glance
In short: Achievements Unlimited Foundation gave $222K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $111K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $222,300
- +425.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $111,150
- +162.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $111,150
- Total assets
- $7,768,582
- +543.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Achievements Unlimited Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Red River Zoo ($180K). Together the top 2 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $222K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Zoo Fargo, ND | To suppport general operations. | $180,000 |
| Dakota Business Lending Fargo, ND | DBL used the grant proceeds for the development of a strategic plan, direction, and implementation of the newly created and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CFDI). | $42,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,768,582 | $6,770,732 | $245,272 | $222,300 | 2 | $36,620 |
| 2023 | $1,206,683 | $210,206 | $64,359 | $42,300 | 1 | $30,166 |
| 2022 | $1,026,326 | $60,362 | $65,833 | $42,300 | 1 | $59,687 |
| 2021 | $1,158,581 | $84,560 | $36,682 | — | — | $84,410 |
| 2020 | $1,117,874 | $22,102 | $24,708 | — | — | $22,027 |
About Achievements Unlimited Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Achievements Unlimited Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $222K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Achievements Unlimited Foundation is led by J Patrick Traynor, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J Patrick Traynor
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Carey
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Hansen
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Mathison MD
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sindy Keller
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Monson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Strinden
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Achievements Unlimited Foundation
How much does Achievements Unlimited Foundation give each year?
Achievements Unlimited Foundation gave $222K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is Achievements Unlimited Foundation?
Achievements Unlimited Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is Achievements Unlimited Foundation?
Achievements Unlimited Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fargo, ND. It holds $7.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Achievements Unlimited Foundation operate?
Achievements Unlimited Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Achievements Unlimited Foundation's EIN?
Achievements Unlimited Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2052288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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