Abra Prentice Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $52,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$52,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$71.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 42 | $65.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 40 | $71.5 million |
How to apply
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc 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.
What Abra Prentice Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | $2.2 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 3 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Farms | Earmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programs | $250,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Earmarked for the great lakes and midwest wild and natural places protection project | $200,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Systems Foundation | Earmarked for pbs great performances programs | $175,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Earmarked for 2 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2026).earmarked for 4 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2030) | $166,750 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Continued support for the summer bridge program | $150,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Earmarked for services needed for the homeless on west and south sides of chicago | $150,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Earmarked for phase ii of restoring indian ridge marsh on chicagos southwest side | $125,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Earmarked for windy city harvest program for urban gardens | $100,000 |
| Compass to Care | Earmarked for access life program, travel services for children to access cancer treatment. | $100,000 |
| Food Runners | Earmarked for general operating support to feed the hungry in san francisco | $100,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Earmarked for continued support of pullman parks development and establish trails | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Support for the prepared meals program | $100,000 |
| WTTW | Earmarked for the 2025 season of chicago stories | $100,000 |
| New Moms | Earmarked for support for young, homeless, and high-risk mothers | $75,000 |
| Recipe for Change | Earmarked for operating support for the culinary programing for the incarcerated | $75,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Earmarked for support for food and comprehensive services to homeless women | $75,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Earmarked to serve, nurture, and educate at-risk children | $62,500 |
| Friends of the Il Nature Preserve | Earmarked for stewardship of the illinois nature preserve | $60,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Earmarked for renewed support of its instrumental music and vocal program | $55,000 |
| The Center of Concern | Earmarked for services which include housing, counseling, and support for seniors | $55,000 |
| American Writers Museum | Earmarked for lead sponsorship for its write in program | $50,000 |
| Covenant House | Support for the homeless teens including housing, wellness and career services programs. | $50,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Earmarked for free wheelchairs to people in developing countries | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Earmarked for the chicago river eco-warriors (crew) volunteer program | $50,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Earmarked for camp neeka, and teen intensive outreach program | $50,000 |
| Safe Families (Lydia) Association | In support child abuse program and to assist families in chicago | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Support for veteran led crisis intervention program | $50,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Support for free tutoring program | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Earmarked for monarch pollinator gardens | $50,000 |
| Bandwith | Arts ensemble programming for underserved kids | $50,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Earmarked for support for the homeless including health and wellness services programs | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Earmarked to sponsor one of cps k-8 whole school programs focusing on financial literacy & work readiness and additional park districts | $35,000 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Earmarked for operating support to provide meaningful programs for disabled | $35,000 |
| Kids Equipment Network | Earmarked for equipment programs and an administrative salary | $30,166 |
| Luster Learning Institute | Earmarked for mindfulness-based social programs in chicago public schools. | $25,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Earmarked for career academy for the developmentally disabled | $25,000 |
| Hope for the Day | Earmarked for suicide prevention and education | $25,000 |
| Old Irving Park Community Clinic | Earmarked for support to provide healthcare for uninsured adults on chicagos northwest side. | $25,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Earmarked for general operating support of the childrens program | $25,000 |
| Dreams Are Possible | Support for training program for disenfranchised women | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abra Prentice Wilkin
- Louis S Harrison
- James Wilkin
- Abra A Williams
- Anthony R Anderson
- Loretta W Cooney
- George M Covington
- Hilary Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $52,500.
Who runs Abra Prentice Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Abra Prentice Wilkin (President & Director), Louis S Harrison (Secretary, VP & Director), James Wilkin (Treasurer & Director) and Abra A Williams (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and housing and homelessness.