ACHELIS FOUNDATION DBA STEVEN B ACHELIS
https://www.stevesfoundation.org
$3.2M
Total Assets (2025)
$107K
Avg Yearly Giving (2019–2025)
$750K
Giving on File
(7 yrs)
(7 yrs)
224
Grants on File
$5K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
STEVE ACHELIS
Phone
8015605733
Deadlines
NONE
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION HAS GENERAL GUIDELINES WHICH IT MODIFIES PERIODICALLY. DONEE ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE A 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPTION DETERMINATION LETTER. ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICA'S DISADVANTAGED YOUTH UNDER THE PREMISE THAT FEW ARE ENTITLED TO A HANDOUT, YET ALL ARE ENTITLED TO A HAND UP. ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT IF YOU GIVE SOMEONE A FISH, THEY'LL BE FED TODAY BUT IF YOU TEACH SOMEONE TO FISH, THEY'LL BE FED FOR LIFE. ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON CHILDREN, IN THE BELIEF THAT THE EARLIER ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THE MORE LEVERAGE THAT ASSISTANCE WILL HAVE. COST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS WHERE A SMALL CONTRIBUTION CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE. ORGANIZATIONS WHERE A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF FUNDING GOES DIRECTLY TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. REFER TO FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://STEVESFOUNDATION.ORG TO FIND OUT THE GUIDELINES FOR THE AWARDING OF GRANTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $93K | $1.9M | $71K | 30 |
| 2020 | $94K | $2.1M | $39K | 37 |
| 2021 | $105K | $2.7M | $83K | 41 |
| 2023 | $130K | $2.8M | $182K | 41 |
| 2024 | $138K | $3.2M | $227K | 38 |
| 2025 | $190K | $3.2M | $222K | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 224 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$3K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| STEVEN B ACHELIS | Trustee | — |
| MICHAEL D ACHELIS | Director | — |
| KIMBERLY A ACHELIS | Director | — |
| JENNIFER A HUFFINE | Director | — |
| ERIC S ACHELIS | Director | — |
| ELIZABETH L FRANK | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (224 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLESSING HANDS | LAREDO, TX | $10,000 | TO AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 2025 |
| BSO ORCHKIDS | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2025 |
| ROWLAND HALL ST MARKS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $10,000 | TO ASSIST SCHOOL'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| BSO ORCHKIDS | BALTIMORE, MD | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2024 |
| FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE | Louisville, KY | $10,000 | TO AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 2025 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | $10,000 | TO AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 2025 |
| GIRL RISING | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2021 |
| TANDIKA REVITALIZATION FUND | MILLCREKK, UT | $10,000 | TO AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 2025 |
| LIFTING HAND INTERNATIONAL | Salt Lake City, UT | $10,000 | TO AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 2025 |
| Paul Sherwen Project | Hilton Head, SC | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2024 |
| EMPOWER MALI | Highland, UT | $10,000 | TO AID IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 2025 |
| STEMBLAZERS | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY. | 2025 |
| SAVE OUR CANYONS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2019 |
| Paul Sherwen Project | Hilton Head, SC | $10,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2025 |
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $9,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2025 |
| Catalino Tapia Scholarship Foundati | SAN CARLOS, CA | $8,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2025 |
| Catalino Tapia Scholarship Foundati | SAN CARLOS, CA | $8,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2024 |
| Catalino Tapia Scholarship Foundati | SAN CARLOS, CA | $8,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2023 |
| GIRL RISING | BROOKLYN, NY | $7,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2025 |
| GIRL RISING | BROOKLYN, NY | $7,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2023 |
| BUILDING YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD | WEST JORDAN, UT | $7,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2023 |
| BUILDING YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD | WEST JORDAN, UT | $7,000 | TO BENEFIT CHARITY | 2024 |
| ROWLAND HALL ST MARKS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $6,500 | TO ASSIST SCHOOL'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| ROWLAND HALL ST MARKS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $6,500 | TO ASSIST SCHOOL'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| ROWLAND HALL ST MARKS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $6,500 | TO ASSIST SCHOOL'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2025 |