Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Aprio Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 4 grants worth $20,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $5,000. Most often for: “Community Impact Grant”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $20,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $403,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $404K | $20K | 4 |
| 2024 | $296K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $265K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Michele Blondheim · Atlanta · (404) 892-9651 · 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 (4 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital (st Jude) | Memphis, Shelby County | Community Impact Grant | $5,000 |
| 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 |