AbbVie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
AbbVie Foundation is a private foundation in North Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $33.8 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $15.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33.8 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$15.0 million
- Assets$266 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $111 million the year before.
48% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39.2 million | 79 | $191 million |
| 2024 | $111 million | 74 | $218 million |
| 2025 | $33.8 million | 65 | $266 million |
How to apply
AbbVie Foundation 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 AbbVie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 36 | $20.4 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $11.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $4.4 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Texas | 4 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.2 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $900,000 |
| California | 7 | $875,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $330,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Medicine | Support for UChicago Medicine, its Comprehensive Cancer Center and new cancer pavilion | $15.0 million |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Matching grants 2025: AOGF | $11.4 million |
| Health Leads | Strategic programmatic grant | $3.0 million |
| Points of Light Foundation | Week of Possibilities 2025 | $2.6 million |
| Scholarship America Inc | Scholarships Management Fees and Awards | $2.1 million |
| Transform for Kids | Week of Possibilities: 2025 Execution and 2026 Planning | $2.0 million |
| Partners In Health | Strategic programmatic grant | $1.4 million |
| YourCause Holdings LLC | General mission support | $1.2 million |
| The Heart of America Foundation | Heart of America WOP 2025 | $1.1 million |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc | Advancing health equity through community health workers and cash, food, and transportation | $750,000 |
| E4E Relief | AbbVie Employee Relief Fund | $600,000 |
| Community Health | Strategic programmatic grant | $500,000 |
| Direct Relief | Los Angeles CA Wildfire Disaster Response | $500,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | General Mission Support | $500,000 |
| Innovation Development Institute Inc | Strategic programmatic grant | $475,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDs Initiative | Strategic programmatic grant | $465,000 |
| Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity | Week of Possibilities 2025 Habitat Home | $360,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | General Mission Support and Week of possibilities 2025 | $345,064 |
| Indiana University | Strategic programmatic grant | $330,500 |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | AbbVie Employee Relief Fund | $300,000 |
| Jersey Cares Inc | 2025 Week of Possibilities - Remote Kit Assembly | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles CA Wildfire Disaster Response | $250,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles CA Wildfire Disaster Response | $250,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General Mission Support and Week of possibilities 2025 | $215,000 |
| The Beacon Place NFP | General Mission Support | $100,000 |
| Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico Inc | Empowering Community: 2025 Week of Possibilities | $67,200 |
| Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico Inc | General mission support | $50,000 |
| Erie Family Health Centers | General Mission Support | $50,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General Mission Support and Week of possibilities 2025 | $50,000 |
| Teach For America | General Mission Support | $50,000 |
| Project HOPE - The People-to-People Health Foundation Inc | Week of Possibilities 2025 | $48,200 |
| Asian Health Coalition | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| Best Buddies International | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| CHOC Foundation | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| Chicago House and Social Service Agency | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Women's Health Center | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| Chinese American Service League | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
| Community Youth Center of San Francisco | Employee resource group grant - general mission support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Claudia Carravetta
- Keya Milla
- EMILY Weith
- Wayne Klintworth
- Samantha Geist
- Timothy Kolenda
- Johanna Corbin
- Demetris Crum
- Tracie Haas
- Robert A Michael
Questions people ask
Does AbbVie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AbbVie Foundation give?
$33.8 million in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs AbbVie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Claudia Carravetta (President (through October 2025)), Keya Milla (President (As of October 2025)), EMILY Weith (Vice President/Secretary) and Wayne Klintworth (TREASURER (through July 2025)) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does AbbVie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.