Abb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abb Foundation is a private foundation in Cary, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,977 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,404 and the largest $50,000. 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$311,977
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,404
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$450,961
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $348,918 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $302,344 | 29 | $286,543 |
| 2024 | $348,918 | 25 | $452,973 |
| 2025 | $311,977 | 22 | $450,961 |
How to apply
Abb 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 Abb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $50,612 |
| Illinois | 1 | $47,926 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $45,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $26,905 |
| Texas | 2 | $21,899 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,365 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Charities | Charitable giving | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable giving | $47,926 |
| First | Charitable giving | $45,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | Charitable giving | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Troy Michigan | General support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross Midwest TN Chapter | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fort Smith Arkansas | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis | General support | $20,000 |
| Jane Phillips PTO | Charitable giving | $5,214 |
| Churches United for Community Concern Inc | Charitable giving | $4,786 |
| Community Services Clearinghouse Inc | Charitable giving | $4,023 |
| United Way of Fort Smith Area Inc | Charitable giving | $2,549 |
| American National Red Cross | Charitable giving | $2,365 |
| El Centro de Corazon | Charitable giving | $1,899 |
| Wreaths Across America | Charitable giving | $1,292 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Charitable giving | $612 |
| Beloved Asheville | General support | $348 |
| Girls Shelter of Fort Smith Ar | General support | $333 |
| Voyce | General support | $280 |
| Women's Center of Wake County | General support | $237 |
| Manna Food Bank | General support | $113 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Pittman
- Meg Campbell
- Michael Gray
- Jason Green
- John Healy
- Chris Shigas
- Allison Bresloff
Questions people ask
Does Abb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abb Foundation give?
$311,977 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,404.
Who runs Abb Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Pittman (Director and President), Meg Campbell (Secretary), Michael Gray (Director) and Jason Green (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Abb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and human services.