Advanced Technology International Foundation
Advanced Technology International Foundation is a public charity based in Summerville, South Carolina. Formed in 2024, it funds, connects, and amplifies initiatives intended to remove barriers to workforce success and help people access meaningful careers.
Advanced Technology International Foundation at a glance
In short: Advanced Technology International Foundation gave $409K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $37K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $408,767
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $37,161
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,634,474
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Advanced Technology International Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are not currently being accepted. When a cycle is open, eligible organizations submit a proposal in response to the RFP, following its required format and criteria.
- Contact
Mailing address: 315 Sigma Drive, Summerville, SC 29486
Phone: (843) 760-3486
Website: https://ati-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Advanced Technology International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charleston Chamber Foundation ($153K). Together the top 10 received $399K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Summerville, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but does not identify that state.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $409K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Chamber Foundation | GRANT | $153,300 |
| Communities in Schools | GRANT | $45,000 |
| Trident Technical College Foundation | GRANT | $40,467 |
| Turn90 | GRANT | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lowcountry | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House Charleston | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Contribution | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Contribution | $15,000 |
| International African American Museum | Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,634,474 | $11,727,503 | $934,059 | $408,767 | 11 | $97,943 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to build stronger communities by eliminating barriers to workforce success and helping people thrive in meaningful careers. It says it funds and connects initiatives that provide training, career pathways, and sustainable economic solutions, with the aim of supporting a workforce ecosystem involving businesses, schools, and job seekers.
Its website describes grant support for education and training, workforce initiatives, industry partnerships, and career pathways. Its grant rules allow U.S.-based nonprofit and for-profit entities to apply as lead organizations, and allow eligible organizations to collaborate with schools, colleges and universities, companies, foundations, government agencies, and other partners. A lead organization may submit one proposal per RFP; it may participate as a partner on multiple proposals if each is for a separate project.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 11 grants totaling $408,767. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $153,300, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $153,300 to Charleston Chamber Foundation, $45,000 to Communities in Schools, $40,467 to Trident Technical College Foundation, and $35,000 to Turn90. The filing also lists contributions of $25,000 each to American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lowcountry, Friends of Fisher House Charleston, and Lowcountry Food Bank; $15,000 to American Heart Association Inc; and $10,000 each to International African American Museum and Palmetto Project Inc.
The Foundation’s website says its grant program is not currently accepting applications. It describes a proposal process tied to an RFP: applicants should review the rules, prepare a proposal using the objectives, evaluation criteria, and required format in the RFP, and submit it when applications are open. Previously funded organizations may apply, but proposals must show progress toward long-term sustainability and build on prior support. Previously unfunded proposals may be updated and resubmitted. A lead organization may submit only one proposal per RFP; organizations may participate as team members on multiple proposals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerardina Pelto as Board Trustee, Executive Director and Board Secretary; Christopher Van Metre as Board Trustee; Mica Dolan as Board Chair; Tracy Hoover as Board Trustee; and Charity Wilson as Treasurer. The filing states that the Advanced Technology International Board of Directors appoints trustees to the Foundation’s governing body.
Advanced Technology International Foundation is led by Gerardina Pelto, Board Trustee, Executive Director & Board Secretary on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerardina Pelto
Board Trustee, Executive Director & Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mica Dolan
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Van Metre
Board Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hoover
Board Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charity Wilson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Advanced Technology International Foundation
How much does Advanced Technology International Foundation give each year?
Advanced Technology International Foundation gave $409K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Advanced Technology International Foundation's typical grant size?
Advanced Technology International Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,161, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Advanced Technology International Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Advanced Technology International Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants) and "Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Advanced Technology International Foundation's largest grantees?
Advanced Technology International Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charleston Chamber Foundation ($153,300), Communities in Schools ($45,000) and Trident Technical College Foundation ($40,467), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Advanced Technology International Foundation?
Advanced Technology International Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What does Advanced Technology International Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to build stronger communities by eliminating barriers to workforce success and helping people thrive in meaningful careers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Advanced Technology International Foundation?
Applications are not currently being accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Advanced Technology International Foundation make grants?
The Foundation is based in Summerville, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but does not identify that state.
What is Advanced Technology International Foundation's EIN?
Advanced Technology International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4108615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
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