Clara Abbott Foundation
Accepts applications
Clara Abbott Foundation is a private foundation in Abbott Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.5 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6.3 million and the largest $8.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.5 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$6.3 million
- Largest grant$8.1 million
- Assets$357 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.9 million the year before.
0% 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 | $10.9 million | 2 | $339 million |
| 2024 | $12.5 million | 2 | $357 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Clara Abbott Foundation Domesti Scholarship America One Scholarship, Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 937-1090, claraabbott@scholarshipamerica.org |
| What to submit | Online application is accessed and completed through the clara abbott foundation website at https://clara.abbott.com/sample-page-2/scholarship-2/. Information requested includes but is not limited to applicant and parent(s) names, address, total number of dependents, total family income, other financial information as applicable, and school information. The following documents must be attached or uploaded to the application: parent(s) income documents, the first two pages of the parent(s) federal us 1040 tax return (for U.S. Only), and most recent school grade report. Applications are available in english and spanish. |
| Deadlines | April 15th |
| Restrictions | One parent must be a current abbott employee with at least one year of service as of the application deadline or a retiree of abbott who is at least 50 years of age with a minimum of 10 years of continuous service. Student must be a legal dependent, unmarried, age 17-24 as of the application deadline, and currently in college, or equivalent or expects to attend college, or equivalent. No students of high earners receive a scholarship. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Clara Abbott Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $12.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Aid and Educational Seminars See Statement 15 | General assistance | $8.1 million |
| Scholarship Grants See Statement 15 | Educational assistance | $4.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Berry John
- Bird Roger
- Cushman Liz
- Ginascol John May-December
- Hamilton Cathy
- Huang Gene
- Hurwich Thomas
- Krammer Karen
- Mitchell Essex May-December
- Linder Greg Jan-May
- Moreland Mary
- Salvadori Daniel
- Treacy Sean
- Tyler Julie
- Wainer Andrea
Questions people ask
Does Clara Abbott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th.
How much does Clara Abbott Foundation give?
$12.5 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6.3 million.
Who runs Clara Abbott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Berry John (Director), Bird Roger (Director), Cushman Liz (Director) and Ginascol John May-December (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Clara Abbott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.