Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Aprio Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 62 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $404K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $404K | $20K | 4 |
| 2024 | $296K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $265K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Michele Blondheim · ATLANTA · 4048929651 · APRIO.FOUNDATION@APRIO.COM
- What to send
- Annual report, copy of prior year 990 and financial statements.
- Limits
- The Aprio Foundation funds nonprofits that align with Aprio's social mission, value diversity, prioritize volunteerism, and focus on education, entrepreneurship, the environment and supporting the economically disadvantaged.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michele BlondheimExecutive director
- Grant GoodingBoard chair
- Darrin FriedrichImmediate past chair
- Tracy TealeTreasurer
- Jessica HussainSecretary
- Brittney HardinDirector
- Caroline DougherDirector
- Danielle DefilippisDirector
- Melissa WernerDirector
- Julie AyersDirector
- Gabriela BrownDirector
- Jeff DinannoDirector
- Emily HoltDirector
- Kelli LydeDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Community impact grant
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Community Impact Grant | $5,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Community Impact Grant | $5,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | Community Impact Grant | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital (st Jude) | Memphis, Shelby County | Community Impact Grant | $5,000 |