Achelis Foundation Dba Steven B Achelis Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-0481479 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sherwen Project | Hilton Head, SC | To benefit charity | $10,000 |
| Tandika Revitalization Fund | Millcrekk, UT | To aid in charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | To aid in charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lifting Hand International | Salt Lake City, UT | To aid in charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | To benefit charity | $9,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Ut | Atlanta, GA | To benefit charity | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | Salt Lake City, UT | To benefit charity | $5,000 |
| Chatham County Partnership for Chil | Pittsboro, NC | To aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Utah | Kearns, UT | To aid in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Art of Yoga Project | Palo Alto, CA | To benefit charity | $2,000 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing | Jackson, WY | To aid in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York City, NY | To aid in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Utah Avalanche Center | Salt Lake City, UT | To benefit charity | $318 |
The return also lists 24 grants to individuals ($117,176). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,994 | 37 |
| 2023 | $138,010 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0481479
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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