Summary:
- The Aprio Foundation, the charitable arm of Aprio, awarded $130,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits in its second 2026 grant cycle.
- The recipients work across Georgia, New York, California, Texas, Oregon, and Illinois. Their missions span food security, education, youth mental health, housing and family support, disability inclusion, and environmental stewardship.
- Every grant started with an Aprio team member’s endorsement, which reflects the Aprio Foundation’s approach of investing in the causes Aprio’s teams care about in their communities.
ATLANTA – October 29, 2026 – The Aprio Foundation, the charitable arm of Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is proud to announce the recipients of its second grant cycle for 2026. Demonstrating a continued commitment to making a difference, the Aprio Foundation awarded $130,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit organizations across the U.S.
In 2026, during the Aprio Foundation’s first grant cycle, Aprio awarded $117,500 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., and in 2025, the Foundation distributed Community Impact Grants to 66 nonprofits, totaling $393,500. Every grant started with an Aprio team member’s endorsement, which reflects the Aprio Foundation’s approach of investing in the organizations the firm’s teams live and work.
“Nearly $250,000 in grants this year represents far more than a number. It represents what’s possible when our people step forward for the communities they know best,” said Michele Blondheim, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and executive director of the Aprio Foundation. “From Portland to Brooklyn to Atlanta, we’re backing organizations creating meaningful opportunities for families, students and people of all abilities. This is how lasting impact grows, community by community.”
This year’s second grant cycle welcomes the following new and continued relationships with outstanding nonprofits and continued support for meaningful programs.
Blessings in a Backpack (Georgia) mobilizes communities to feed elementary school children on weekends during the school year, when many would otherwise go without consistent meals.
Bobby Dodd Institute (Georgia) helps people with disabilities and other barriers to employment build independence through job training, employment services, and community connection.
City Harvest (New York) rescues surplus food and delivers it at no cost to food pantries, soup kitchens, and community partners across the five boroughs, helping New Yorkers facing food insecurity put meals on the table.
Communities In Schools of Atlanta (Georgia) surrounds students with a community of support inside their schools, helping them stay in school and build a path to success in life.
Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarship Fund (California) provides scholarships and mentorship to women pursuing careers in finance, helping develop the next generation of leaders in the industry.
Grant Halliburton Foundation (Texas) works to improve mental health and reduce suicide among teens and young adults through education, collaboration, and connection to resources across North Texas.
Green Lents (Oregon) builds healthier, more resilient neighborhoods in East Portland through programs shaped by residents, including home repair, energy efficiency, and access to green space.
Our House Inc. (Georgia) helps families experiencing homelessness build stable futures through early childhood education, housing support, and family services.
Phoenix Pass (Georgia) serves women with children who are experiencing homelessness, or at-risk for homelessness by giving them an opportunity to reestablish self-sufficiency in a residential setting.
Red Hook Initiative (New York) partners with young people in Red Hook, Brooklyn, to build their leadership, health, and career readiness, believing that lasting social change starts when youth are empowered to lead.
Ronald McDonald House Atlanta (Georgia) gives families a home away from home while their children receive treatment for serious illness or injury at nearby hospitals, keeping families together when it matters most.
Second Helpings Atlanta (Georgia) rescues surplus food from grocers, restaurants, and other donors and delivers it through a network of volunteer drivers to partner agencies serving neighbors facing hunger.
Special Olympics Illinois (Illinois) provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, building confidence, health, and inclusion through sport.
Sunflower Hill (California) creates sustainable residential communities and enriching programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the East Bay.
Trees Atlanta (Georgia) grows and cares for Atlanta’s urban forest through planting, conservation, and education, helping build a healthier, greener city.
Established in 2016, the Aprio Foundation has worked to drive meaningful social change by championing local and national nonprofits through financial support, volunteer initiatives, and donated goods and services.
For more information about The Aprio Foundation, its mission, and its ongoing impact, visit aprio.com.
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