Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-1410420 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded77
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$34.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT AROGETI TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2002 SUMMIT BLVD NE STE 120, ATLANTA GA 30319 |
| Phone | 4048988209 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING NEED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Murphy-Harpst | Cedartown, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Shepherd Center | Atlanta, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Task Force for Global Health | Decatur, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Wabe | Atlanta, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Gateway Center | Atlanta, GA | General support | $40,000 |
| Kennesaw State Univ Student Homeless | Kennesaw, GA | General support | $35,000 |
| Park Pride | Atlanta, GA | General support | $35,000 |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Daughters Against Alzheimers | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Hands on Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Historic Oakland Cemetery | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Made by US | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Sweet Auburn Works | Atlanta, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Addiction Alliance of Ga (Emoryhazeldon) | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Southeast Region | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Capacity Inc | University City, MO | General support | $20,000 |
| Path Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Repair the World | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Weinstein Hospice | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Artsatl | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Artsnow Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy | Franklin, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Center for Visually Impaired | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Families of Children Under Stress (Focus) | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Fernbank Museum | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Four-H Fulton County | College Park, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family and Career Services | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| New American Pathways | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Open Door | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| St Judes Recovery Center (Ascensa Health) | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Star-C | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Usher 2020 Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Alliance Theatre | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| America Israel Cultural Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Preservation Center | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ben Massell Dental Clinic | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Birds Ga | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Bobby Dodd Institute | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Candler Park Conservancy | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center | Roswell, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Concrete Jungle | East Point, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Georgia | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Create Your Dreams | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 77 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,950,000 | 77 |
| 2024 | $2,060,000 | 82 |
| 2023 | $1,560,000 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1410420
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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