Aptiv Foundation Inc
Aptiv Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Established in 1999 as an independent nonprofit organization, it says its philanthropy aligns with Aptiv’s business objectives and supports communities where Aptiv operates, particularly through organizations working in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Aptiv Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aptiv Foundation Inc gave $979K across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Michigan. 78% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $978,985
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,539
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,519,719
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 78% first-time grantees (39 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aptiv Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5086, Troy, MI 48098-5086
Phone: (248) 285-1238
Website: https://aptiv.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aptiv Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First FRC and FTC in US ($176K). Together the top 10 received $582K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($35,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 187 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Michigan (38%) and New Hampshire (27%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%), New York (8%) and Virginia (4%). The foundation describes its support as helping communities where Aptiv operates around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aptiv Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
78%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 50 grantees (78%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $797K (2019) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $979K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First FRC and FTC in US Manchester, NH | First Robotics to Support FRC and FTC | $175,500 |
| Greenlight Fund Detroit Detroit, MI | Socioeconomic Initiatives in the Greater Detroit Area | $75,000 |
| Nacme New York, NY | Career fair, tech talks, hack-a-thon, and program related activities | $75,000 |
| First in Michigan West Bloomfield, MI | First in Michigan State Championship | $50,000 |
| Honor's Symposium Career Fair Washington, DC | Executive leadership council for 2024 mid-level managers symposium sponsorship and honor symposium scholar reception sponsorship | $50,000 |
| National Society of Black Engineers Alexandria, VA | Funding for fellows program, student scholarships, and annual convention | $40,000 |
| First FRC in US and Canada Manchester, NH | First Robotics U.S. and Canada | $36,050 |
| First Robotics Manchester, NH | First Global - Morocco and Poland | $27,000 |
| First FTC and FLL Michigan West Bloomfield, MI | First to support to ftc and fll in Michigan ($4,200) and district event sponsorship ($20,000) | $24,200 |
| First FTC and FLL in US Manchester, NH | First robotics to support ftc and fll in us ($11,100) and ftc and fll in monterrey ($10,000) | $21,100 |
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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 | $16,519,719 | $752,275 | $992,956 | $978,985 | 63 | $986,985 | $700,016 | $806,832 |
| 2023 | $15,841,220 | $1,589,760 | $1,007,036 | $985,000 | 46 | $992,625 | $1,538,242 | $732,437 |
| 2022 | $14,833,763 | $248,511 | $949,280 | $987,500 | 26 | $997,615 | $337,211 | $786,585 |
| 2021 | $18,844,005 | $1,006,813 | $1,441,291 | $1,044,088 | 34 | $1,056,885 | $939,677 | $883,949 |
| 2020 | $17,418,363 | $421,568 | $1,160,463 | $1,064,000 | 18 | — | $365,755 | $766,379 |
| 2019 | $16,766,557 | $733,063 | $891,980 | $797,250 | 40 | — | $682,013 | $778,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aptiv Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $807K 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
The foundation says it seeks to connect and support organizations in STEM. Its website also describes support for emergency relief, community needs and education. The foundation is one of FIRST’s founding sponsors and says its support includes events, competitions, scholarships, mentoring and volunteer involvement.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. FIRST in Michigan says it works to establish FIRST Robotics Competition teams at Michigan high schools and foster early participation through FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge. The National Society of Black Engineers says its mission is to increase minority participation and access to engineering. Winning Futures says it empowers high school and college students through a seven-year workforce preparation and mentoring program. One Tree Planted says it works toward a sustainable future through nature-based solutions rooted in tree science.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 63 grants totaling $978,985 in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $1,750 to $175,500, with a median of $5,000. In 2023, it reported 46 grants totaling $985,000; in 2022, it reported 26 grants totaling $987,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $175,500 to FIRST FRC and FTC in US for FIRST Robotics; $75,000 each to GreenLight Fund Detroit for socioeconomic initiatives in the greater Detroit area and to NACME for career and program activities; and $50,000 each to FIRST in Michigan for its state championship and to Honor’s Symposium Career Fair for sponsorships. Other notable grants included $40,000 to the National Society of Black Engineers for its fellows program, scholarships and annual convention; $24,200 to FIRST FTC and FLL in Michigan; and $20,000 each to CRWC Gold Sponsorship for water-quality awareness and Michigan State University Supply Chain for support involving engineering societies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa Jacob as chair, president and trustee; Kurtis Peters as treasurer and trustee; and Rachel Friedenberg as secretary and trustee. It also lists Charlene Chu, Jerald Hawkins, Brian McKay and Kiona Rousell as trustees.
Aptiv Foundation Inc is led by Melissa Jacob, Chair, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Jacob
Chair, President & Trustee
Trustee → Chair, President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Chu
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Friedenberg
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurtis Peters
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian McKay
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerald Hawkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiona Rousell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Rachelle Valdez (2019–2023) — Chair, President & Trustee
- Former: Jada Smith (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Hong (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeremy Jensen (2019–2020) — Treasurer & Trustee
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 Aptiv Foundation Inc
How much does Aptiv Foundation Inc give each year?
Aptiv Foundation Inc gave $979K across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $985K across 46 grants.
What is Aptiv Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aptiv Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,539, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aptiv Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Aptiv Foundation Inc give grants?
Aptiv Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (27%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (6 grants), Detroit, MI (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Aptiv Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Aptiv Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Aptiv Foundation Scholarship Recipient" (9 grants).
Who are Aptiv Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aptiv Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First FRC and FTC in US ($175,500), Greenlight Fund Detroit ($75,000) and Nacme ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($35,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aptiv Foundation Inc?
Aptiv Foundation Inc reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $987K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $807K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aptiv Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to connect and support organizations in STEM. Its website also describes support for emergency relief, community needs and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aptiv Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aptiv Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aptiv Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3442971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Aptiv Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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