The Aprio Foundation Inc
The Aprio Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is an employee-led organization that funds nonprofits aligned with Aprio’s social mission and supports community impact grants, volunteer campaigns, team volunteer events, and local disaster relief efforts.
The Aprio Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Aprio Foundation Inc gave $404K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $403,500
- +36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +24.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,114
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $345,848
- +92.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Aprio Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Michele Blondheim and provide an annual report, a copy of the prior year’s Form 990, and financial statements. Awards are restricted to nonprofits that align with Aprio’s social mission, value diversity, prioritize volunteerism, and focus on education, entrepreneurship, the environment, or supporting economically disadvantaged people.
- Contact
Application contact: Michele Blondheim
Mailing address: 2002 Summit Blvd Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 892-9651
Email: aprio.foundation@aprio.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aprio Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta Victim Assistance ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 192 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia accounted for 60% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 7%, California and North Carolina at 6% each, and Tennessee at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Aprio Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2021) to $404K (2025). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Victim Assistance Atlanta, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Milton, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Bobby Dodd Institute Atlanta, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) Atlanta, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Creating Connected Communities (CCC) Atlanta, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) Dunwoody, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Nana Grants Atlanta, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| Next Generation Men & Women (NextGen) Atlanta, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) Roswell, GA | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,848 | $581,001 | $410,255 | $403,500 | 66 | $409,240 |
| 2024 | $180,102 | $239,629 | $297,792 | $295,593 | 53 | $296,396 |
| 2023 | $239,826 | $257,646 | $272,456 | $265,000 | 40 | $271,611 |
| 2022 | $248,075 | $145,782 | $207,900 | $216,574 | 32 | $216,574 |
| 2021 | $310,193 | $266,407 | $2,186 | $1,750 | 1 | $1,750 |
| 2020 | $110,934 | $6,203 | $102,366 | $94,462 | 21 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated criteria are that nonprofits align with Aprio’s social mission, value diversity, prioritize volunteerism, and focus on education, entrepreneurship, the environment, or supporting economically disadvantaged people.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Bobby Dodd Institute says it provides workforce resources and employment services to people with disabilities and disadvantages. Atlanta Victim Assistance says it provides services to help crime victims transition to survivors. Our House says it provides care to help end homelessness for families. Nana Grants says it covers childcare costs for low-income student mothers attending college in Georgia.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 66 grants totaling $403,500 in 2025. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It reported 53 grants totaling $295,593 in 2024 and 40 grants totaling $265,000 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $10,000 awards to Atlanta Victim Assistance, Blessings in a Backpack, Bobby Dodd Institute, Chattahoochee Nature Center, City Harvest, Creating Connected Communities, Jewish Family and Career Services, Nana Grants, Next Generation Men & Women, North Fulton Community Charities, Open Hand Atlanta, and Our House. Each was listed as a Community Impact Grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michele Blondheim as Executive Director; Grant Gooding as Board Chair; Darrin Friedrich as Immediate Past Chair; Tracy Teale as Treasurer; and Jessica Hussain as Secretary. Directors listed were Brittney Hardin, Caroline Dougher, Danielle DeFilippis, Melissa Werner, and Julie Ayers.
The Aprio Foundation Inc is led by Michele Blondheim, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele Blondheim
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Gooding
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Hardin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle DeFilippis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Werner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Dougher
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Holt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Brown
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dinanno
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ayers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Lyde
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Friedrich
Immediate Past Chair
Chairperson → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hussain
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Teale
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Caroline Galbraith (2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Rothstein Zeid (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Cheryl Leydon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ross Boardman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Prevatt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Levine (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Adam Klein (2020) — Director
- Former: Colleen Frake (2020) — Director
- Former: Justin Elanjian (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Leslie Balmforth (2020) — Director
- Former: Melisa Beauchamp (2020) — Executive Director
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 The Aprio Foundation Inc
How much does The Aprio Foundation Inc give each year?
The Aprio Foundation Inc gave $404K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $296K across 53 grants.
What is The Aprio Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Aprio Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,114, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aprio Foundation Inc give grants?
The Aprio Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (18 grants), Dunwoody, GA (4 grants), Roswell, GA (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Aprio Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on The Aprio Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Impact Grant" (65 grants).
Who are The Aprio Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Aprio Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanta Victim Assistance ($10,000), Blessings in a Backpack ($10,000) and Bobby Dodd Institute ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Aprio Foundation Inc?
The Aprio Foundation Inc reported $346K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $581K.
What does The Aprio Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated criteria are that nonprofits align with Aprio’s social mission, value diversity, prioritize volunteerism, and focus on education, entrepreneurship, the environment, or supporting economically disadvantaged people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aprio Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Aprio Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Aprio Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4047401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Aprio Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Aprio Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-aprio-foundation-inc-morg_cf0f3045924344feb78911b743855e92
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