Abbott Fund
Preselected recipients only
Abbott Fund is a private foundation in Abbott Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.4 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $8.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.4 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$522 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $27.5 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27.5 million | 61 | $449 million |
| 2024 | $16.4 million | 62 | $522 million |
How to apply
Abbott Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Abbott Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $2.1 million in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $8.0 million |
| Illinois | 24 | $3.1 million |
| California | 9 | $3.0 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $590,000 |
| New York | 2 | $255,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $190,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $55,227 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $33,334 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Employee Giving Campaign | $8.0 million |
| The Global Fund | The Laboratory Systems Integration Fund (LSIF)-Catalytic Fund | $1.7 million |
| University Of The Pacific | Diabetes Educational Pathways and Direct Services in Stockton | $1.1 million |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Endowed Fund to Support the Abbott Academy Director, Joffrey Academy of Dance | $600,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | Comprehensive Support for Non-Communicable Diseases Outside the Exam Room and Supports for Social Drivers of Health through a Comprehensive Ecosystem of Care | $500,000 |
| El Concilio California | Non-emergency Medical Transportation Service | $450,000 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | Advancing Health Equity | $390,000 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | Healthy Food Rx Program | $370,000 |
| Asian Pacific Self-Development And Residential Association | Community Health Workers | $300,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Association Of Tanzania | Developing Sustainability in Emergency Medicine an Emergency Nursing Programs in Tanzania | $300,000 |
| Feeding America | FY25 Hurricane Helene | $300,000 |
| Direct Relief | The Abbott Disaster Resiliency Grant Program | $250,000 |
| Direct Relief | The Abbott Disaster Resiliency Grant Program | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | FY25 Disaster Resiliency | $250,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | Advancing Holistic Wellbeing and Combatting NCDs among Children and Families Behind the Scenes | $250,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | The Joffrey Ballet 2024 - 2025 Season Sponsorship | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | FY25 Healthcare Partnerships | $200,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Alive Faith Network | $200,000 |
| Emory University | Emory-Muhimbili Partnership for Health Administration Strengthening and Integration of Services (EMPHASIS) Continuation | $190,000 |
| Direct Relief | Hurricanes Helene and Milton Response | $150,000 |
| Easterseals National Headquarters | Project on Education and Community Health Equity | $150,000 |
| The Global Foodbanking Network | The Global FoodBanking Network: Addressing Child Hunger in Mexico and Colombia | $140,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Family Matinees | $100,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Providing North Minneapolis Youth with Pathways to Careers and/or Higher Education in STEM | $80,000 |
| Community Medical Centers Inc | Future Well Communities Healthy Food Rx | $75,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Build Healthy Communities | $60,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Second Harvest Heartland/CUHCC Pilot Community Partnership | $60,000 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | Presenting Sponsor of Goldy's Run | $60,000 |
| Arizona Board Of Regents University Of Arizona | Water Education in Pinal & Gila Counties - Project WET | $50,000 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Lake County | Future Ready: DIY STEM | $50,000 |
| Direct Relief | Emergency Response to Flooding in Spain | $50,000 |
| Franklin County Historical Society | The Color of Science and the PLATFORM | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | AF Matching Grant | $42,500 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc | 2024/2025 Season and Education Support | $40,000 |
| New Hytes Inc | AF Matching Grant | $33,334 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago | AF Matching Grant | $25,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago Youth Centers STEAM Program | $25,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | AF Matching Grant | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | AF Matching Grant | $25,000 |
| Mkinga District Council | Enhancing Healthcare and Education in Mapatano Ward, Mkinga District at Tanga Region | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa D Brotz
- Betty Sobkowicz
- Mathew Jandrey
- Hubert L Allen
- Jessica Paik
- Kathryn McKenzie
- Robert B Ford
Questions people ask
Does Abbott Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abbott Fund give?
$16.4 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Abbott Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa D Brotz (President and Director), Betty Sobkowicz (Assistant Treasurer), Mathew Jandrey (Treasurer) and Hubert L Allen (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Abbott Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.