AHEPA 371 Inc
AHEPA 371 Inc is a private foundation based in Harrison Township, Michigan. It supports Orthodox, Hellenic, and community nonprofits; its 2024 grants included religious, educational, cultural, and community organizations.
AHEPA 371 Inc at a glance
In short: AHEPA 371 Inc gave $257K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $256,730
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,162
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,427,505
- +17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (10 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AHEPA 371 Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Lazaros Kircos
Mailing address: 26700 Crocker Boulevard, Harrison Township, MI 48045
Phone: (810) 465-4540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AHEPA 371 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AHEPA District 10 ($66K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 85 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 26% to recipients in Washington, DC, 6% to New York, 4% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is AHEPA 371 Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 23 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2019) to $356K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AHEPA District 10 Washington, DC | General Support | $66,300 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit Troy, MI | General Support | $58,450 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Harrison Township, MI | General Support | $18,500 |
| STS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Westland, MI | General Support | $16,350 |
| Hellenic Museum of Michigan Detroit, MI | General Support | $13,300 |
| St John Greek Orthodox Church Sterling Heights, MI | General Support | $11,600 |
| Hellenic Collegeholy Cross School of Theology Brookline, MA | General Support | $10,750 |
| Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| AHEPA District 10 Educational Foundation Troy, MI | General Support | $9,900 |
| Assumption Greek Orthodox Church St Clair Shores, MI | General Support | $9,730 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,427,505 | $442,791 | $289,803 | $256,730 | 23 | $256,730 | $409,718 | $185,060 |
| 2023 | $3,768,844 | $28,159 | $366,857 | $356,340 | 17 | $356,340 | $45,187 | $83,687 |
| 2022 | $3,678,831 | $151,118 | $201,610 | $184,000 | 15 | $184,000 | $133,508 | $85,225 |
| 2021 | $4,326,306 | $341,217 | $207,046 | $190,985 | 17 | $190,985 | $325,156 | $83,544 |
| 2020 | $4,171,148 | $162,012 | $277,041 | $253,300 | 13 | — | $148,675 | — |
| 2019 | $4,000,064 | $406,223 | $89,525 | $67,740 | 11 | — | $258,974 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AHEPA 371 Inc reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for AHEPA 371 Inc is provided. Its 2024 giving included grants to Orthodox churches and institutions, Hellenic cultural and educational organizations, and other community nonprofits. For example, the Hellenic Museum of Michigan describes its mission as promoting Hellenic heritage through educational exhibits, programs, and events. The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation describes its mission as supporting the Patriarchate of Constantinople and its religious, educational, and philanthropic institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AHEPA 371 Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $256,730. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $66,300, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $66,300 to AHEPA District 10 and $58,450 to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit, both for general support. Other notable grants included $18,500 to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, $16,350 to Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, and $13,300 to the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, all for general support.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Application forms and materials are available upon request; awards are limited to Orthodox, Hellenic, or community nonprofits. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Thomas as president, Lazaros Kircos as vice president, John Hatzis as past president, and Steven Bryulinski as treasurer/secretary.
AHEPA 371 Inc is led by James Thomas, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Thomas
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John N. Hatzis
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lazaros Kircos
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Bryulinski
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lou Pavledes (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: George Petrouleas (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: George S. Gazepis (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ian Duncan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Louis Theros (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Coutsos (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 AHEPA 371 Inc
How much does AHEPA 371 Inc give each year?
AHEPA 371 Inc gave $257K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $356K across 17 grants.
What is AHEPA 371 Inc's typical grant size?
AHEPA 371 Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,162, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AHEPA 371 Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does AHEPA 371 Inc give grants?
AHEPA 371 Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Troy, MI (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Harrison Township, MI (2 grants).
Does AHEPA 371 Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of AHEPA 371 Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are AHEPA 371 Inc's largest grantees?
AHEPA 371 Inc's largest 2024 grantees include AHEPA District 10 ($66,300), Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit ($58,450) and Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America ($18,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AHEPA 371 Inc?
AHEPA 371 Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AHEPA 371 Inc fund?
No mission statement for AHEPA 371 Inc is provided. Its 2024 giving included grants to Orthodox churches and institutions, Hellenic cultural and educational organizations, and other community nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AHEPA 371 Inc?
AHEPA 371 Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is AHEPA 371 Inc's EIN?
AHEPA 371 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2742386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does AHEPA 371 Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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