Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 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 | $1.2 million | 48 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 48 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Sophia Abeles 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 Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $1.2 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Foundation | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $120,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $80,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $70,000 |
| Wnet | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $55,000 |
| Feeding America | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| New York City Ballet | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Westhab Inc | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Wnyc Radio | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $45,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $40,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $40,000 |
| White Plains Hosp Center | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $40,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Artswestchester | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Care | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| American Ballet Theater | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Moma - Museum of Modern Art | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Plan USA | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Heifer International | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| New York Public Library | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| New York University | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Police Atlethic League | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Purchase College | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Services | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Historic Hudson Valley | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Westchester | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Teatro Nuovo | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Whitney Museum | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| YWCA | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| UJA | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $12,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Hudson River Museum | To be used by the organization for its charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg Werlinich
- Lucille Werlinich
- Barbara Abeles
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg Werlinich (Treasurer), Lucille Werlinich (President) and Barbara Abeles (Vice President).
What does Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and food and hunger.