The Achelis & Bodman Foundation
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation (established 2015 by merger) is a New York–based private foundation that focuses grantmaking in Arts & Culture, Education, Employment, Health, Public Policy, and Youth & Families, primarily in New York City and northern New Jersey. The official site lists grants (126 grants totaling $6,375,000 in 2025) and provides application guidelines and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax-exempt nonprofit based in New York City or northern New Jersey working in arts & culture, education, health, youth/families, or related civic/public policy work, with capacity to supply an annual report and audited financials and seeking general operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • 501(c)(3) organization located in NYC or northern New Jersey
- • Project or ongoing programs in arts, education, health, youth/families, or public policy
- • Ability to provide the requested documents (annual report, audited financials, IRS determination letter)
- • Request size aligned with the foundation’s typical grants (many awards in the $25K–$100K range, with occasional larger grants)
- • Clear statement of NYC/NJ relevance or impact
Geography
Grants appear across many states (about 19 states reported) but roughly two-thirds of dollars are concentrated in New York, reflecting a regional focus on NYC and nearby New Jersey.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (about 145 distinct grantees) with many different purposes funded and low dollar concentration by top recipients, indicating broad institutional variety.
New Applicants
The foundation posts application instructions and a named inquiry email, and the latest year shows a high share of apparent new grantees (around 118), so unfamiliar applicants with strong NYC/NJ fit have a realistic path in.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
