Abc Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abc Foundation is a private foundation in Rhinebeck, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,200 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $7,500. 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$26,200
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$508,510
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,400 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 | $16,500 | 39 | $436,014 |
| 2024 | $16,400 | 39 | $437,466 |
| 2025 | $26,200 | 43 | $508,510 |
How to apply
Abc 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 Abc Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $16,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1,750 |
| Colorado | 4 | $800 |
| California | 4 | $550 |
| Virginia | 2 | $400 |
| Indiana | 1 | $300 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Stage Theatre | General operating | $7,500 |
| Lehigh University | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Public Theater | General operating | $2,000 |
| Guggenheim Museum | General operating | $1,000 |
| Omega Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Regional Food Bank | General operating | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General operating | $650 |
| The Smile Train | General operating | $600 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Generl operating | $550 |
| Ballard Park Foundation | General operating | $500 |
| Rvna | General operating | $500 |
| The Environmental Defense Fund | General operating | $500 |
| The New School | General operating | $500 |
| Unitarian Church of All Souls | General operating | $500 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation | General operating | $300 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | General operating | $300 |
| Riverkeeper | General operating | $250 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | General operating | $250 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | General operating | $250 |
| Americares | General operating | $200 |
| Care | General operating | $200 |
| Mercy for Animals | General support | $200 |
| National Audubon Society | General support | $200 |
| Thirteen Wnet | General operating | $200 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | General operating | $200 |
| American Film Institute | General operating | $150 |
| Born Free USA | General operating | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General operating | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $100 |
| Human Rights Watch | General operating | $100 |
| Humane World for Animals | General operating | $100 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General operating | $100 |
| PCRM | General operating | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General operating | $100 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General operating | $100 |
| Scenic Hudson | General operating | $100 |
| The Depot Theatre | General operating | $100 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General operating | $100 |
| Uso | General operating | $100 |
| Winnakee Land Trust | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Compton
- Keely Henderson
- Anne D Compton
Questions people ask
Does Abc Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abc Foundation give?
$26,200 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Abc Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John T Compton (President), Keely Henderson (Secretary) and Anne D Compton (Manager).
What does Abc Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.