The Michael D Achey and Susan E
The Michael D Achey and Susan E is a private foundation, based in North Easton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $417K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Michael D Achey and Susan E at a glance
In short: The Michael D Achey and Susan E gave $39K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,700
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $416,579
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael D Achey and Susan E funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Maine Foundation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael D Achey and Susan E gives
- Giving grew 413% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $39K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Foundation Orono, ME | Contributions to Public Charities | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Contributions to Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Two State Youn Men's Christian Asso Becket, MA | Contributions to Public Charities | $10,000 |
| The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre Warwick, RI | Contributions to Public Charities | $6,000 |
| Refugee Dream Center Providence, RI | Contributions to Public Charities | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,579 | $48,653 | $40,435 | $38,500 | 5 | $38,500 | $27,835 | $17,962 |
| 2024 | $406,717 | $111,431 | $31,370 | $27,500 | 3 | $27,500 | $30,006 | $16,891 |
| 2023 | $326,310 | $15,770 | $25,157 | $21,200 | 4 | $21,200 | $22,923 | $13,474 |
| 2022 | $334,185 | $29,669 | $10,560 | $7,500 | 2 | $7,500 | $21,356 | $14,185 |
| 2021 | $322,907 | $-3,173 | $3,480 | — | — | — | $10,067 | $14,699 |
| 2020 | $307,168 | $116,300 | $6,010 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $11,062 | $8,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael D Achey and Susan E reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael D Achey and Susan E is led by Michael D. Achey, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael D. Achey
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan E. Thomas
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Michael D Achey and Susan E
How much does The Michael D Achey and Susan E give each year?
The Michael D Achey and Susan E gave $39K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is The Michael D Achey and Susan E's typical grant size?
The Michael D Achey and Susan E's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,700, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael D Achey and Susan E give grants?
The Michael D Achey and Susan E's top state is Maine, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Massachusetts (26%).
Does The Michael D Achey and Susan E give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael D Achey and Susan E's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contributions to Public Charities" (5 grants).
Who are The Michael D Achey and Susan E's largest grantees?
The Michael D Achey and Susan E's largest 2025 grantees include University of Maine Foundation ($10,000), University of Rochester ($10,000) and Two State Youn Men's Christian Asso ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael D Achey and Susan E?
The Michael D Achey and Susan E reported $417K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michael D Achey and Susan E's EIN?
The Michael D Achey and Susan E's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2674245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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