The Achelis & Bodman Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-6022018 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.7M
Organizations funded158
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$143.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN B KRIEGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 LEXINGTON AVE SUITE 2803, NEW YORK NY 10170 |
| Phone | 2126440322 |
| Form and materials | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN NEW YORK CITY AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND FALL WITHIN THE PROGRAM AREAS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT AN INQUIRY OR PROPOSAL LETTER BY EMAIL TO APPLICATION@ACHELISBODMAN.ORG. (PLEASE DO NOT SEND FULL PROPOSALS UNLESS REQUESTED.) AN INITIAL INQUIRY TO THE ACHELIS AND BODMAN FOUNDATION SHOULD INCLUDE ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. A PROPOSAL LETTER THAT BRIEFLY SUMMARIZES THE HISTORY OF THE PROJECT, NEED, OBJECTIVES, TIME PERIOD, KEY STAFF, PROJECT BUDGET, AND EVALUATION PLAN. 2. LATEST ANNUAL REPORT. 3. LATEST COMPLETE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 4. IRS 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES OR PROGRAM AREAS: -NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY -ANNUAL APPEALS, DINNER FUNCTIONS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS -ENDOWMENTS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS -LOANS AND DEFICIT FINANCING -DIRECT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS -INDIVIDUAL DAY-CARE AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS -HOUSING -ORGANIZATIONS OR PROJECTS BASED OUTSIDE THE U.S. -SMALL ART, DANCE, MUSIC, AND THEATER GROUPS -INDIVIDUAL K-12 SCHOOLS (EXCEPT CHARTER SCHOOLS) -NATIONAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS -GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SIGNIFICANTLY FUNDED OR REIMBURSED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller University | New York, NY | Research of jiankun (jk) lyu, ph.d., | $500,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | New York, NY | Urban policy and homelessness | $300,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Washington, DC | Executing economic containment: a | $200,000 |
| Atlas Network Two Liberty Center | Arlington, VA | Latin america initiatives | $150,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | Research on juvenile dermatomyositis | $150,000 |
| New-York Historical Society | New York, NY | New conservation studio | $150,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | New York, NY | New york city programs | $125,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | America at 250 | $100,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Lloyd J. old star program | $100,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | Albany, NY | Energy program | $100,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Community outreach, partnerships | $100,000 |
| Smart Approaches to Marijuana | Alexandria, VA | Research on supervised injection sites in new york city and a public marijuana awareness campaign in new york city | $100,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Princeton, NJ | Imaging equipment | $75,000 |
| Catholic Information Center | Washington, DC | A book, beyond the leatherstocking | $75,000 |
| Genesys Works | New York, NY | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Global Warming Policy Foundation (American Friends Of) | North Lake, WI | Net zero and liberty project | $75,000 |
| Grace Institute | New York, NY | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Americas 250th innovation prizes | $75,000 |
| New City Kids | Grand Rapids, MI | Youth programs in new jersey | $75,000 |
| Npower New York | Brooklyn, NY | Tech fundamentals program in new | $75,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund | Dallas, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Best Buddies New York Co Klingman & Associates | New York, NY | Friendship, leadership, and | $50,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Hudson reefs mitigation bank | $50,000 |
| Bronx School for Music | Bronx, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Child Rescue Coalition | Boca Raton, FL | For trainings in new york city | $50,000 |
| Civic Spirit | New York, NY | Programs in new york city | $50,000 |
| Common Good Institute | New York, NY | Removing public union control over | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School | Brooklyn, NY | Corporate work study program | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust & Donors Capital Fund | Alexandria, VA | Activities in new york, new jersey | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust & Donors Capital Fund | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Emma's Torch | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Engin | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $50,000 |
| English-Speaking Union of the United States | New York, NY | 2025 national shakespeare | $50,000 |
| Fountain House | New York, NY | Employment resource center | $50,000 |
| Grace Outreach | Bronx, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Society Museum & Library | New York, NY | Library digitization project | $50,000 |
| House of the Redeemer | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | Washington, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Institute for the Study of the Ancient World New York University | New York, NY | Exhibition, madinat al-zahra: the radiant capital of islamic spain | $50,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | For an exhibition, the book of esther | $50,000 |
| Kite & Key Media | Brooklyn, NY | Originals video series | $50,000 |
| Leonardo Da Vinci Dna Project | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Let Grow | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Morningside Institute | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | New York, NY | For an exhibition, the occupied city | $50,000 |
| National Civic Art Society | Washington, DC | Architecture of democracy project | $50,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | To develop a middle school version of constitution 101: an introduction to the constitution | $50,000 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | New York, NY | Sacred sites program | $50,000 |
| New York Society Library | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| 92Nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association | New York, NY | 150Th anniversary programs | $50,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Locust Valley, NY | Purchase of 4.5 acres of land | $50,000 |
| Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study | New York, NY | Living ancient greek | $50,000 |
| Partnership to End Human Trafficking | Cos Cob, CT | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Persuasion Institute | Washington, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Philos Project | New York, NY | Philos catholic | $50,000 |
| Police Athletic League | New York, NY | Youth link program | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Educational initiative for 18-25 year olds | $50,000 |
| Real Clear Foundation | Northbrook, IL | Energy realism | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 158 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,671,050 | 158 |
| 2023 | $6,670,000 | 162 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349100389
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6022018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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