Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $600,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$600,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $500,000 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 | $500,000 | 7 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 8 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
Stuart & Jesse Abelson 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.
What Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $250,000 |
| California | 2 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Companis | General | $100,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General | $100,000 |
| Field Museum | General | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | General | $50,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | General | $50,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $50,000 |
| Working in the Schools | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Debra Levin
- Jesse F Abelson
Questions people ask
Does Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation give?
$600,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists H Debra Levin (Trustee) and Jesse F Abelson (Trustee).
What does Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.