Achilles International Inc

New York, NY · Founded 1984

Empowers people with disabilities to compete in mainstream athletics and transform their lives through running programs

Primary audience
People with disabilities
Work area
Athletic programs
Topic
Adaptive sports
Contact
Emily Glasser
Website Contact

About Organization

Achilles International enables people with disabilities to participate in mainstream athletic events, breaking down barriers at race start lines across the country. Based in New York, NY, the organization operates with 34 employees and mobilizes 9,973 volunteers to support athletic programming and social connections. Founded in 1984, the organization has grown to $5.8 million in annual revenue.

What They Focus On

Disability Empowerment

Transforms lives of people with disabilities by building confidence, independence, and athletic achievement through competitive sports participation

Inclusive Athletics

Breaks down barriers in mainstream athletics by creating accessible pathways for disabled athletes to compete alongside able-bodied runners

Community Building

Fosters social connections and support networks among athletes with disabilities and volunteers through shared training and race experiences

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$5.8M

+33.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$5.4M

+26.7% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$4.5M

+16.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

34

+25.9% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $5,796,821 $5,446,020 $4,531,643 34
2023 $4,342,088 $4,297,825 $3,894,087 27
2022 $3,458,075 $3,597,110 $4,076,017 31
2021 $3,206,740 $2,471,293 $3,816,359 28
2020 $2,110,624 $2,055,729 $2,629,823 22
2019 $4,342,591 $2,946,103 $2,323,363 26
2018 $2,674,230 $2,552,407 $1,038,236 25

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Athlete Recruitment

    Connect with individuals with disabilities interested in participating in mainstream athletic events and programs

  • 02

    Volunteer Matching

    Pair athletes with trained volunteer guides from network of nearly 10,000 volunteers nationwide

  • 03

    Training Sessions

    Conduct regular group training runs and workouts to prepare athletes for competitive races

  • 04

    Race Participation

    Support athletes in completing mainstream marathons and races, breaking down barriers at start lines

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Achilles International Inc

Mainstream Athletic Competition

Enables athletes with disabilities to compete in marathons, races, and other mainstream sporting events alongside able-bodied participants

Training Programs

Provides structured athletic training sessions with volunteer guides to prepare disabled athletes for competitive running events

Community Connection

Builds social networks and support systems among athletes with disabilities through shared athletic experiences and volunteer partnerships

Adaptive Sports Access

Creates accessible pathways for people with disabilities to engage in adaptive sports and physical fitness activities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Achilles International Inc.

Emily Glasser

Emily Glasser

President and CEO
Compensation: $254,583
Richard Herman

Richard Herman

Chief of Staff
Kathryn Chu

Kathryn Chu

Vice President, US Programming
Margaret DeJesus

Margaret DeJesus

Vice President, Communications
Janet Patton

Janet Patton

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Sarah West

Sarah West

Vice President, Development
Casey Bass

Casey Bass

Specialist, Communications
Michaela Cueto

Michaela Cueto

Chapter Lead, Achilles Houston
Chandler Fee

Chandler Fee

NYC Area Coordinator and Manager, TriAchilles
Genna Griffith

Genna Griffith

Director, Event Production and Expansion
Sara Harris

Sara Harris

Regional Manager, US Chapters
Michal Kislev Reshef

Michal Kislev Reshef

Director, Race Operations
Joe LeMar

Joe LeMar

Chapter Lead, Achilles Boston
David Lukas

David Lukas

Manager, Development
Francesco Magisano

Francesco Magisano

Director, NYC Metro Region
James Murphy

James Murphy

Chapter Lead, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
Lindsey Novakovic

Lindsey Novakovic

Program Manager, Team Achilles Kids
Andrea Quaregna

Andrea Quaregna

Chapter Lead, Achilles New Jersey
Hector Ramirez

Hector Ramirez

Manager, NYC Outer Boroughs
Domenic Romano

Domenic Romano

Manager, NYC Adaptive Cycling
Joe Schneiderman

Joe Schneiderman

Director, Finance & HR
Erin Spaulding

Erin Spaulding

Chapter Lead, Achilles Connecticut
Carolyn Wynne

Carolyn Wynne

Program Manager, Team Achilles Kids Brooklyn
LR

Lindenbaum Rebecca

Director, EC
MT

Meili Trisha

Director, EC Member
SA

Steinmann Alysia

Director, Ac
RQ

Ryan Quick

VP Development & Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $150,113
GD

Golkin Donna

Co-Chairman, Ec
JT

Jenkins Tom

Program & Community Ec
5 hrs/week
KC

King Cedric

Development Committee
5 hrs/week
PD

Patterson David

Co-Chairman
SR

Shutran Richard

Achilles Counsel
WR

Wilson Ross

Program & Community Ec
5 hrs/week
AH

Art Hank

Director
RF

Russo F Robert

Director

Milestones

1984

Organization Founded

1984

Achilles International established to enable disabled athletes to compete in mainstream sports

1987

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1987

Received IRS recognition as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached $4.3 million in annual revenue with expanded programming and volunteer network

2024

Record Growth Achieved

2024

Grew to $5.8 million in revenue with 9,973 volunteers supporting athletes nationwide

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Art Hank Director
GD
Greenstein David Treasurer, EC, AC
RF
Russo F Robert Director
ST
Schmidt Tyrrell Secretary, EC Member
GD
Golkin Donna Co-Chairman, Ec
PD
Patterson David Co-Chairman
Richard Shutran
Richard Shutran Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP (Retired)
Tyrrell Schmidt
Tyrrell Schmidt Chief Marketing Officer, TD Bank
Mary Abbott
Mary Abbott Vice President of Finance
David Greenstein
David Greenstein Vice President, Lakin Tire East, Inc.
Valerie Hartman
Valerie Hartman Transformational Speaker and Coach, Shift into Fifth
Cedric King
Cedric King Motivational Speaker, Achilles Freedom Team Athlete
Rebecca Lindenbaum
Rebecca Lindenbaum Avid Achilles Guide and Supporter
Trisha Meili
Trisha Meili Founding Chairman, Achilles International
Thomas Panek
Thomas Panek President and CEO, Lighthouse Guild
F. Robert Russo
F. Robert Russo Achilles Ambassador
Ross Wilson
Ross Wilson Executive Director, Shah Family Foundation

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$405K

Highest Paid

$255K

Emily Glasser

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Emily Glasser President & CEO $254,583 — $254,583 —
Ryan Quick VP Development & Communications $150,113 — $150,113 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$491K

Total Forgiven

$496K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

38

Loan Details 2 loans

$248,230
Forgiven
Forgiven: $249,830 100%
Approved Apr 10, 2020
Lender TD Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 20
Forgiven On Dec 9, 2020
$243,142
Forgiven
Forgiven: $245,763 100%
Approved Mar 20, 2021
Lender TD Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 18
Forgiven On Apr 15, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$270K Grants Received
9 Organizations

Top Funders

9 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$91K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$50K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$28K
GF
GivenGain Foundation USA
$26K
CR
Christopher Reeve Foundation
$24K
TN
The New York Community Trust
$18K
NB
Nashville Bar Foundation
$13K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$12K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$7K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. GivenGain Foundation USA Christopher Reeve Foundation The New York Community Trust Nashville Bar Foundation American Endowment Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. GivenGain Foundation USA Christopher Reeve Foundation The New York Community Trust Nashville Bar Foundation American Endowment Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Achilles International Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(212) 354-0300

Social

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315 West 39th Street New York, NY 10018