The Abell Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Abell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.0 million in 391 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.0 million
- Number of grants391
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$296 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.1 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $16.1 million | 418 | $335 million |
| 2024 | $12.0 million | 391 | $296 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert C Embry Jr President the Abe 111 South Calvert Street Suite 2300, Baltimore, MD 21202-6174 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 547-1300, abell@abell.org |
| What to submit | To apply for funding, please go to the foundation's website for detailed information. https://abell.org/grants |
| Deadlines | Grant requests are considered 5 times per year. Please go to our website for the schedule. |
| Restrictions | The foundation accepts requests for programs serving disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on baltimore city. Nonprofit organizations must be designated by the IRS as 501C3 and 509A organizations. Applicants must include a copy of their latest IRS determination letter and federal tax identification number (EIN). While all internet browsers support our application, google chrome is the preferred browser. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Abell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 358 | $12.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $380,625 |
| New York | 8 | $295,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $137,500 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $87,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $375 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Urban Families Inc | Workforce development | $300,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Criminal justice and addiction | $300,000 |
| Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc | Education | $250,000 |
| Beloved Community Services Corporation | Criminal justice and addiction | $250,000 |
| Ingenuity Project Inc | Education | $250,000 |
| Project Plase Inc | Criminal justice and addiction | $250,000 |
| Thread Inc | Education | $200,000 |
| Southeast Community Development Corporation | Workforce development | $153,800 |
| Baltimore's Promise Fund for Educational Excellence | Education | $150,000 |
| Conscious Venture Lab Novella Center for Entrepreneurship Inc | Community development | $150,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering | Community development | $150,000 |
| Rose Street Community Center Southeast Community Development Corporation | Workforce development | $150,000 |
| Rose Street Community Center Southeast Community Development Corporation | Workforce development | $150,000 |
| Upsurge Baltimore Community Inc | Community development | $150,000 |
| Rebuild Metro | Community development | $135,000 |
| Turnaround Tuesday Inc | Workforce development | $125,000 |
| Maryland New Directions | Workforce development | $120,000 |
| Teach for America-Baltimore | Education | $110,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Health and human services | $104,212 |
| Wide Angle Youth Media | Education | $101,650 |
| Baltimore Education Research Consortium | Education | $100,000 |
| Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition | Criminal justice and addiction | $100,000 |
| Baltimore Squashwise Inc | Health and human services | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore | Health and human services | $100,000 |
| Civil Justice Inc | Community development | $100,000 |
| Friendly Loving Opportunities | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Improving Education | Education | $100,000 |
| Jane Addams Resource Corporation | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Health and human services | $100,000 |
| Project Plase Inc | Criminal justice and addiction | $100,000 |
| St Ambrose Housing Aid Center | Criminal justice and addiction | $100,000 |
| The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism | Community development | $100,000 |
| The Work First Foundation | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Vehicles for Change Inc | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Vehicles for Change Inc | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland Inc | Community development | $95,473 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Criminal justice and addiction | $92,589 |
| Healthy Neighborhoods Inc | Community development | $90,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Education | $87,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University School of Education | Education | $85,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George L Bunting Jr
- Kevin Abell
- David Bramble
- Jacqueline Hrabowski
- Mary Page Michel
- Christy Wyskiel
- Frances M Keenan
- Robert C Embry Jr
- Esthel Summerfield
- Andrew A Green
- Timothy J Lordan
- Eileen M O'Rourke
Questions people ask
Does The Abell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests are considered 5 times per year. Please go to our website for the schedule.
How much does The Abell Foundation Inc give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2024, across 391 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Abell Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists George L Bunting Jr (Chairman), Kevin Abell (Trustee), David Bramble (Trustee) and Jacqueline Hrabowski (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Abell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and education.