Abele Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abele Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$37.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 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 | $1.7 million | 13 | $37.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 19 | $37.0 million |
How to apply
Abele Family 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 Abele Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $205,999 |
| Maine | 1 | $135,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $8,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Grants | $1.6 million |
| Chewonki Foundation | Operating funds/scholarship | $135,000 |
| Founding Forward | Operating | $124,000 |
| Ursinus College | Operating funds | $19,812 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Operating | $12,000 |
| Freds Footsteps | Operating funds/scholarship | $10,000 |
| Union League Legacy Foundation | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Penn State | Scholarships | $8,231 |
| Haddonfield Friends | Operating | $7,500 |
| Pyc Music Institute | Operating funds/scholarship | $5,000 |
| Penn State | Mahlet abera simu taye | $4,956 |
| Founding Forward | Rival golf classic sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Christ Church Preservation Trust | Operating | $3,000 |
| Mauna Kea Foundation | Foundation | $2,500 |
| Norristown Page Turner | Operating | $2,000 |
| Experanze Health Center | Operating | $1,500 |
| Girard College Foundation | Operating | $1,000 |
| Wissahickon Charter School | Operating | $1,000 |
| Lucy Outreach | Operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilbert D Abele
- Joan Abele
- Karen E Scheu
- Nina B Stryker
- Theodore Piotrowicz
Questions people ask
Does Abele Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abele Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Abele Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wilbert D Abele (Founding Dir), Joan Abele (Director), Karen E Scheu (Director) and Nina B Stryker (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Abele Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.