Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN
The Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2025, it reported 77 grants totaling $1,950,000 to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, human-services organizations, and environmental groups.
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN at a glance
In short: Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN gave $1.9M across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,950,000
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,325
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $23,086,885
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (7 of 77, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Robert Arogeti, Trustee, as the contact and a letter describing need as the required material. The filing lists no restrictions on awards and gives the deadline as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Arogeti Trustee
Mailing address: 2002 Summit Blvd Ne Ste 120, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 898-8209
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta Ballet Michael C Carlos Dance Centre ($100K). Together the top 10 received $770K.
Grant Size Distribution
369 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 313 grants of 369 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (94%). The filing reports additional shares for Virginia (3%), New York (2%), Missouri (1%), and North Carolina (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 77 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2022) to $2.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Ballet Michael C Carlos Dance Centre Atlanta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Michael C Carlos Museum Atlanta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $85,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Georgia Atlanta, GA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Chris 180 Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,086,885 | $3,031,291 | $2,168,750 | $1,950,000 | 77 | $2,040,874 | $2,940,415 | $1,660,601 |
| 2024 | $22,221,635 | $2,168,988 | $2,271,180 | $2,060,000 | 82 | $2,156,881 | $2,072,107 | $1,639,932 |
| 2023 | $22,296,970 | $1,210,305 | $1,737,303 | $1,560,000 | 75 | $1,640,955 | $1,129,350 | $1,497,573 |
| 2022 | $22,825,104 | $974,567 | $1,757,771 | $1,555,000 | 67 | $1,565,369 | $812,165 | $1,549,571 |
| 2021 | $23,596,337 | $2,609,141 | $1,838,948 | $1,710,000 | 68 | $1,727,766 | $2,515,379 | $1,642,183 |
| 2020 | $22,829,381 | $1,309,882 | $2,239,950 | $2,050,000 | 81 | — | $1,153,352 | $1,509,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger. CHRIS 180 says it supports children, youth, adults, and families through mental-health services, foster care and adoption services, and support for young people facing homelessness. Shepherd Center describes its purpose as providing acute and rehabilitative hospital care for people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
Other grantees describe work in parks and neighborhood greenspaces (Park Pride), legal services for elderly and indigent people in metropolitan Atlanta (Atlanta Legal Aid Society), and mobilizing Atlanta residents to address community needs (Hands on Atlanta). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $1,950,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. Examples include $100,000 each to Atlanta Ballet Michael C Carlos Dance Centre, Atlanta History Center, Michael C Carlos Museum, and Zoo Atlanta; $85,000 to Southern Environmental Law Center; $75,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank; and $50,000 each to CHRIS 180 and Shepherd Center. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Balent Long as President; F Sheffield Hale as Secretary; Kent Alexander and Chris M Carlos as Trustees; and Robert Arogeti as Treasurer.
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN is led by Mary Balent Long, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Balent Long
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris M. Carlos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Sheffield Hale
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Arogeti
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Miles J. Alexander (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN
How much does Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN give each year?
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN gave $1.9M across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 82 grants.
What is Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's typical grant size?
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,325, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN that year got $14K on average.
Where does Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN give grants?
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (63 grants), Decatur, GA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Roswell, GA (2 grants).
Does Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's largest grantees?
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanta Ballet Michael C Carlos Dance Centre ($100,000), Atlanta History Center ($100,000) and Michael C Carlos Museum ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN?
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN?
The filing lists Robert Arogeti, Trustee, as the contact and a letter describing need as the required material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's EIN?
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1410420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation IN funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thalia-and-michael-c-carlos-foundation-in-morg_bb686b92b6284355945b9d1cce2e2c80
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