Apta Academy of Education Inc
The purpose of the academy shall be to provide a means by which association members having a common interest that is to meet the needs of all persons concerned with the progress, growth, and development of education in physical therapy and to this end may meet, confer, and promote these interests.
Apta Academy of Education Inc at a glance
In short: Apta Academy of Education Inc gave $34K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,022
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,341
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,968
- Total assets
- $2,965,904
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Apta Academy of Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tufts University ($14K). Together the top 3 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Apta Academy of Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Research Grant | $14,291 |
| UNC Health Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Research Grant | $11,968 |
| University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND | Research Grant | $7,763 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,965,904 | $1,278,445 | $1,066,333 | $34,022 | 3 | $234,314 |
| 2023 | $2,839,487 | $1,174,177 | $851,608 | $25,000 | 2 | $212,157 |
| 2022 | $2,305,465 | $853,461 | $583,959 | $24,967 | 2 | $181,277 |
| 2021 | $2,569,747 | $590,707 | $512,534 | $25,000 | 2 | $35,944 |
| 2020 | $2,246,575 | $753,436 | $364,100 | $25,178 | 2 | $147,049 |
About Apta Academy of Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Apta Academy of Education Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Marietta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $234K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Apta Academy of Education Inc is led by Chalee Engelhard Pt EdD MBA, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chalee Engelhard Pt EdD MBA
President
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2021
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Liuzzo
Academic Faculty Sig Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Tucker
Pta Educators Sig Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberlyanne Beran-Sheplar Pt Dpt
Interprofessional Education & Practice Sig Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Haj Pt Dpt EdD
Nominating Committee Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Clynch Pt Dpt Ma
Director of Communications
Director of Communications & Promotion → Director of Communications, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lesh Pt PhD
Director of Prof Development
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Eugene Buck Pt Mspt Atc P.
Director of Scholarly Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine McCallum Pt PhD
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gilliland Pt Dpt PhD
Scholarship of Education S
Scholarship of Education Chair → Scholarship of Education Sig Chair, 2022
Scholarship of Education Sig Chair → Scholarship of Education S, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Calley Pt Dscpt
Residency & Fellowship Educa
Residency & Fellowship Education Chair → Residency & Fellowship Education Sig Chair, 2022
Residency & Fellowship Education Sig Chair → Residency & Fellowship Educa, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Conrad Pt Dpt Edd Ms
Anatomy Educators Sig Chai
Anatomy Educators Chair → Anatomy Educators Sig Chair, 2022
Anatomy Educators Sig Chair → Anatomy Educators Sig Chai, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Henning
Clinical Educator Sig Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Lafay
President - Elect
Nominating Committee Chair → President - Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Clark Hawkins Pt Dpt PhD
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elsa Drevyn Pt Dpt
Clinical Educator Sig Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Faraclas Pt Dpt PhD
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Lori Bordenave Pt Dpt PhD (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Amy Amabile Pt Mpt PhD (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Fagan (2023) — Clinical Educator Sig Co-Chair
- Former: Valerie Smith (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Jewell Pt Dpt (2020–2022) — Pta Educators Sig Chair
- Former: Karen Bock Pt (2020–2022) — Clinical Education Sig Clinical Co-Chair
- Former: Kimeran Evans Pt Dpt (2020–2022) — Afsig Chair
- Former: Pamela K. Levangie Pt Dpt Dsc (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Laura Danze (2021–2022) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Marisa Birkmeier Pt Dpt (2021–2022) — Clinical Education Sig Academic Co-Chair
- Former: Lorna Hayward Pt EdD (2022) — Nominating Committee Chair
- Former: Sherry Battle (2021) — Association Manager
- Former: April D. Newton Pt Dpt (2020) — Nominating Com Chair
- Former: Carol Lynn Beckel Pt PhD (2020) — Cesig Co-Chair
- Former: Ellen Costello Pt PhD (2020) — Anatomy Educators
- Former: Sara Virella Kraft Pt Dpt (2020) — Rfe Sig Chair
- Former: Tamara Gravano Pt Dpt EdD (2020) — Professional Development Rep At-Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Apta Academy of Education Inc
How much does Apta Academy of Education Inc give each year?
Apta Academy of Education Inc gave $34K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Apta Academy of Education Inc's typical grant size?
Apta Academy of Education Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,968, and its average grant was $11,341, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Apta Academy of Education Inc give grants?
Apta Academy of Education Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were North Carolina (35%) and North Dakota (23%).
Does Apta Academy of Education Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Apta Academy of Education Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (3 grants).
How large is Apta Academy of Education Inc?
Apta Academy of Education Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Apta Academy of Education Inc's EIN?
Apta Academy of Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1096406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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