Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc
To enhance and improve the quality of education in the atlanta public schools system by establishing and maintaining partnerships between schools and professional communities.
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc at a glance
In short: Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $279K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,396,869
- +73730.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $279,374
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $358,040
- -31.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta Public Schools ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $2.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.4M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta, GA | Support school system initiatives | $1,031,869 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Scholarship Program for APS | $265,000 |
| The Empty Stocking Fund Atlanta, GA | Backpack and school supply funding | $60,000 |
| Raising Expectations Inc Atlanta, GA | In support of Washington & Mays High Schools APS | $20,000 |
| LEAD Inc Atlanta, GA | Sports-based Youth Development & Mentoring | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,040 | $1,290,662 | $1,474,553 | $1,396,869 | 5 | $343 |
| 2024 | $523,942 | $5,654 | $59,505 | $1,892 | Total only | $1,367 |
| 2023 | $1,049,438 | $533,024 | $3,246,113 | $2,941,381 | 6 | $4,429 |
| 2022 | $2,912,087 | $3,117,935 | $1,323,770 | — | — | $2,512 |
| 2021 | $1,306,328 | $1,586,362 | $2,661,387 | — | — | $1,949 |
| 2020 | $2,341,761 | $6,008,599 | $4,979,674 | — | — | $5,221 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $358K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $343.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc is led by Katie McDowell Post, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie McDowell Post
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Lisa Myers
Treasurer & Interim President
Board of Advisors Member → Treasurer & Interim President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Cranman
Board of Advisors Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kirkpatrick
Board of Advisors Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Ducat
Secretary
Board of Advisors Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Johnson
Board of Advisors Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Zeff
Board of Advisors Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cori Dickens-Cain
Board of Advisors Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Alford
Board of Advisors Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Ed Chang (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Joi H. Hunter (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Tori Forbes-Roberts (2022–2024) — Chair
- Former: Danielle Battle (2023–2024) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Eshe' Collins (2020–2023) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Lisa Herring (2021–2023) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Rachel Sprecher (2020–2021) — Imm. Past President
- Former: Tori Forbes Roberts (2020–2021) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Ann W. Cramer (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Beverly Ferguson (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Chris Moses (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Chris Womack (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Fabiola Stokes (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Frank Brown (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Hillary Silverboard (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Imani Mance (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Jenny Jang (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: John Hancock (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Kathryn Reynolds (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Khadijah Abdullah (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Kristina L. Christy (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Leslie Stevens (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Patricia E. Lummus (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Quinntez Gurndy (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Rodney Bullard (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Tim Cairl (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
- Former: Tjuan Dogan (2020) — Board of Advisors Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Katie McDowell Post (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc
How much does Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc give each year?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.
What is Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's typical grant size?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $279,374, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc give grants?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's largest grantees?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanta Public Schools ($1,031,869), The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc ($265,000) and The Empty Stocking Fund ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $358K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's EIN?
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1463137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
Live grants for the work Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Westside Future Fund Inc
Atlanta, GA
To advance a compassionate approach to neighborhood revitalization that creates a diverse, mixed-income community, improves the quality of life for current and future residents and elevates the historic westside's unique history and culture.
Assets
$85.4M
Grants
6
Total Given
$358K
The Engel Foundation Inc
Birmingham, AL
Assets
—
Grants
6
Total Given
$62K
The ATL Trust
Atlanta, GA
Alleviate structural barriers to black youth success by working with after school programs to increase the social capital of black youth and their families.
Assets
$3.5M
Grants
7
Total Given
$130K
The Woodcrest Foundation
Dallas, GA
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
8
Total Given
$103K
The Nell & William Elkin Mem Fund
Orlando, FL
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
9
Total Given
$310K
We Can Learn
Bloomington, MN
Assets
$167K
Grants
9
Total Given
$477K
More similar funders
More Funders in Georgia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Atlanta Partnership of Business and Education Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?