Believe and Achieve Foundation
Believe and Achieve Foundation is a private foundation based in Mesa, Arizona. Its 2025 filing lists grants for transportation, housing, job training, home repairs, Christmas giving, and other purposes.
Believe and Achieve Foundation at a glance
In short: Believe and Achieve Foundation gave $21K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,231
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,359
- +27.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $14,567
- -34.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arizona (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Believe and Achieve Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1055 East 9Th Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: (602) 524-4971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Believe and Achieve Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was ELO VIZ - Sheriff Deputy ($5K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($13,820), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona; the state for the remaining 25% is not identified. Several listed recipients were in Mesa, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $21K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELO VIZ - Sheriff Deputy Phoenix, AZ | Public Safety Vests | $5,011 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,820 |
| Aibia Community Organization | Job Training | $2,100 |
| Dara Schmidt Mesa, AZ | Program Fees | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,567 | $25,000 | $32,546 | $21,231 | 9 | $27,736 |
| 2025 | $22,113 | $56,000 | $34,077 | $18,579 | 10 | $18,724 |
| 2024 | $190 | $6,000 | $13,313 | $12,758 | 4 | $12,758 |
| 2023 | $7,503 | $7,550 | $47 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,503 | $7,550 | $47 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants list includes support for transportation, housing, job training, home repairs, Christmas giving, “Little Jesus,” and program fees.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $18,579. Grant amounts ranged from $47 to $4,239, with a median of $1,823. Listed recipients included AIBIA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATON, which received $3,523 for job training, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which received $146 for “Little Jesus.” Other grants went to individual recipients and named recipients for housing, transportation, job training, home repairs, Christmas giving, and program fees. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 9 grants totaling $21,231.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raymond Speakman as founder.
Believe and Achieve Foundation's only listed officer is Raymond Speakman, Founder on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Raymond Speakman
Founder
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$610 (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $610, to Raymond Speakman (Founder).
Frequently asked questions about Believe and Achieve Foundation
How much does Believe and Achieve Foundation give each year?
Believe and Achieve Foundation gave $21K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $19K across 10 grants.
What is Believe and Achieve Foundation's typical grant size?
Believe and Achieve Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,359, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Believe and Achieve Foundation give grants?
Believe and Achieve Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Believe and Achieve Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Believe and Achieve Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Housing" (3 grants).
Who are Believe and Achieve Foundation's largest grantees?
Believe and Achieve Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include ELO VIZ - Sheriff Deputy ($5,011), Aibia Community Organization ($2,100) and Dara Schmidt ($300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($13,820), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Believe and Achieve Foundation?
Believe and Achieve Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Believe and Achieve Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants list includes support for transportation, housing, job training, home repairs, Christmas giving, “Little Jesus,” and program fees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Believe and Achieve Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Believe and Achieve Foundation's EIN?
Believe and Achieve Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2597963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Believe and Achieve Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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