2026-02-02T10:04:03+00:00 2025-09-30 135381590 BDO USA 421 FAYETTEVILLE ST STE 300 RALEIGH NC 276011776 990 2024-10-01 994108615 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION ADVA 8437603486 315 SIGMA DRIVE SUMMERVILLE SC 29486 GERARDINA PELTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8437603486 2026-02-02 true SANDRA L FEINSMITH P01064157 9197549370 2026-01-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X GERARDINA PELTO 315 SIGMA DRIVE SUMMERVILLE SC 29486 11727503 false X https://www.ati-foundation.org/ X 2024 SC THE ATI FOUNDATION EXISTS TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO WORKFORCE SUCCESS, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND THRIVE IN MEANINGFUL CAREERS. 4 1 0 1 0 0 11629560 0 0 0 97943 0 0 0 11727503 0 603767 0 0 0 193175 0 2000 2000 0 135117 0 934059 0 10793444 0 12634474 0 149674 0 12484800 The ATI Foundation exists to build stronger communities by eliminating barriers to workforce success, empowering individuals to realize their full potential and thrive in meaningful careers. It funds, connects, and amplifies initiatives that provide training, career pathways, and sustainable economic solutions. The goal isn't just to help individuals; it's to create a workforce ecosystem where businesses, schools, and job seekers all succeed together. The Foundation's activities include charitable giving, grantmaking in support of education and workforce development projects, and mobilizing volunteers to support our communities. false false 881645 603767 0 The Advanced Technology International Foundation is a public benefit corporation, and it is organized for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, ATI, and in this connection: (a) Extend the reach of ATI's impact by improving the quality of life in the state and local communities where ATI employees and partners are located. (b) Provide opportunities for under-represented populations, by supporting workforce development efforts that are important to the U.S. industrial base. 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For the assistance provided as a grant award, recipients are required to provide periodic progress reports, including a final impact report detailing how the funds were used to meet project objectives. In addition, the grant recipient, or designated agent, are required to maintain records and accounts that properly document and account for the use of all grant funds, for a minimum of five (5) years after the date of the grant award. All such records and accounts must be made available on demand by authorized representatives of the ATI Foundation for inspection and use in carrying out its responsibilities with respect to the administration of the grant awards. The grant recipient, or designated agent, are required to comply with the certifications made by the grant recipient as a condition of the grant Award. The grant recipient is also required to provide the ATI Foundation with timely copies of reports on any audits that review the use of the grant funds. false false false false false false false false false Gerardina Pelto Board Trustee, Executive Director and Board Secretary 0 95318 0 25693 0 23000 0 8238 0 0 0 152249 0 0 Mica Dolan Board Chair 0 386177 0 210256 0 24050 0 24150 0 28539 0 673172 0 0 Christopher Van Metre Board Trustee 0 376321 0 302000 0 32110 0 24150 0 5406 0 739987 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation Advanced Technology International uses a compensation committee, independent compensation consultant, and written employment contracts to establish management's official compensation. Compensation is approved by the ATI board or compensation committee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 13 Whistleblower Policy The ATI Foundation does not have a separate whistleblower policy. As ATI employees, we fall under ATI's policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 14 Document retention and destruction policy The ATI Foundation does not have a separate document retention and destruction policy. As ATI employees, we fall under ATI's policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL The ATI Foundation does not have employees, and all compensation is paid by ATI. COMPENSATION FOR ATI'S EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THAT OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, IS SET BY ATI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ATI ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WHO ADVISES THE ATI BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING COMPARABLE INDUSTRY COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF ATI. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY; REVIEWS INCLUDE BENCHMARKING AGAINST INDUSTRY DATA TO ENSURE COMPETITIVENESS AND REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES The ATI Foundation does not have employees, and all compensation is paid by ATI. The compensation process is conducted annually for each person/position: Executive Director Secretary Treasurer Other ATI Personnel assigned to support the Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body The Advanced Technology International Board of Directors appoint Trustees to the ATI Foundation governing body. The members of the Foundation Board shall consist of: (i) the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ATI who shall be the ex officio Chair of the Board, (ii) the Executive Director of the Foundation, and (iii) the remaining number of trustees, who shall be persons appointed by the ATI Board of Directors based upon the nominations submitted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Foundation Board who are serving on the Foundation Board at that time. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders Amendment to or repeal of the ATI Foundation Bylaws or the Articles of Incorporation must be approved in writing by the ATI Board of Directors before such amendment or repeal shall be effective. Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body The ATI Foundation has not established committees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The ATI Foundation CEO/Executive Director reviewed the prepared 990 in detail. Prior to the submission to the IRS, the ATI Foundation Board of Trustees were provided the prepared Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The COI Policy applies to all ATI assigned personnel, ATI Foundation employees, consultants and ATI Foundation Board of Trustees. These individuals are required to disclose an actual or potential COI. Disclosures must be made in writing to a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees, Foundation Officers, or the ATI ethics and compliance hotline. At the beginning of each fiscal year, all individuals (except those that have already submitted a COI form for the parent organization, ATI) submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. The Foundation Executive Director shall conduct an initial review of all COI disclosures. If the Foundation Executive Director concludes that there may be a potential for a personal or organizational COI, the disclosure will be referred to the Foundation Board. The Foundation Board will determine what conditions or restrictions, if any, should be imposed by the ATI Foundation to manage COI arising from disclosed interests. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and detailed financial statements available to the public upon written request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Initial endowment contribution from ATI - 1400000; Council of Foundations Membership Expense - -3000; Total - 1397000; ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 315 Sigma Drive Summerville SC 29486 571067151 BUILD AND MANAGE R&D COLLABORATIONS SC 501(c)(3) 10 NA false false false true false false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false