Achilles Foundation
Achilles Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California; the listed grant purposes are “general fund or charitable.”
Achilles Foundation at a glance
In short: Achilles Foundation gave $2.5M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $206K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,467,012
- +1358.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $205,584
- +1966.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,250
- Total assets
- $1,075,032
- -42.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Achilles Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Anchin - 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-3456
Website: https://achillesinternational.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Achilles Foundation
Who Achilles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 66 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 95% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 2% to Massachusetts recipients, and 2% to New York recipients. The remaining reported shares were in North Carolina and South Carolina, each listed as 0% when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Achilles Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $398K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1523% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable San Francisco, CA | General Fund or Charitable | $2,272,799 |
| Childrens of the Chilmark Preschool Chilmark, MA | General Fund or Charitable | $50,000 |
| Casey Lee Ball Foundation Coachella, CA | General Fund or Charitable | $33,213 |
| North County Junior Golf Association (NCJGA) Oceanside, CA | General Fund or Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Mental Health Coalition New York, NY | General Fund or Charitable | $18,000 |
| Island Autism West Tisbury, MA | General Fund or Charitable | $10,500 |
| NY University Dept of Art New York, NY | General Fund or Charitable | $10,000 |
| One to One Learning Inc Nyack, NY | General Fund or Charitable | $10,000 |
| Overtone Industries Los Angeles, CA | General Fund or Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow Charlotte, NC | General Fund or Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,075,032 | $455,669 | $2,517,839 | $2,467,012 | 12 | $2,467,512 | $406,570 | $214,989 |
| 2023 | $1,865,761 | $195,501 | $209,136 | $169,100 | 17 | $169,100 | $155,465 | $184,499 |
| 2022 | $1,879,396 | $82,342 | $253,725 | $211,000 | 15 | $211,250 | $39,447 | $187,850 |
| 2021 | $2,050,779 | $248,304 | $200,955 | $152,000 | 12 | $152,250 | $206,631 | $192,765 |
| 2020 | $2,003,430 | $388,074 | $196,462 | $167,400 | 10 | — | $358,387 | $152,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Achilles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Casey Lee Ball Foundation says it works to educate the public about pediatric kidney disorders and promote organ-donor awareness and kidney research. One to One Learning says it provides English classes and supportive services to immigrants. Trident Academy says it serves K–12 children with learning differences through individualized, research-based teaching. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $2,467,012. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $2,272,799, with a median of $10,250. The largest reported grant was $2,272,799 to Schwab Charitable for a general or charitable purpose. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Children’s of the Chilmark Preschool and $33,213 to Casey Lee Ball Foundation, both for general or charitable purposes.
The International Achilles Athlete Grants are described as supporting Achilles athletes with disabilities outside the United States, including help with adaptive equipment and race-related costs. The program reported 72 grants awarded in 2024. This is support for athletes, rather than a grant program for outside organizations. Achilles International’s website lists an April 1–15, 2026 application period for international athlete grants; that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William J. Murray is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Achilles Foundation is led by William J. Murray, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Murray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Achilles Foundation
How much does Achilles Foundation give each year?
Achilles Foundation gave $2.5M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 17 grants.
What is Achilles Foundation's typical grant size?
Achilles Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,250, and its average grant was $205,584, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Achilles Foundation that year got $398K on average.
Where does Achilles Foundation give grants?
Achilles Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Achilles Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Achilles Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Achilles Foundation's largest grantees?
Achilles Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($2,272,799), Childrens of the Chilmark Preschool ($50,000) and Casey Lee Ball Foundation ($33,213), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Achilles Foundation?
Achilles Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Achilles Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Casey Lee Ball Foundation says it works to educate the public about pediatric kidney disorders and promote organ-donor awareness and kidney research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Achilles Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Achilles Foundation's EIN?
Achilles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3849784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Achilles 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Achilles Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/achilles-foundation-morg_61132777d0ae45ed83fc98f9742e2625
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