The Abelard Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Abelard Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $476,281 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $326,281. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$476,281
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$326,281
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $396,000 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 | $144,000 | 11 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $396,000 | 14 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $476,281 | 11 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Collins 16 Grasshopper Lane, Lincoln, MA 01773 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 259-8470 |
| What to submit | Letter |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $326,281 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | General charitable purposes | $326,281 |
| Adelante Student Voices | Support | $15,000 |
| Decarcerate Miami - for Beyond the Bars | Support | $15,000 |
| Philly Black Worker Project | Support | $15,000 |
| Action Institute NC | Support | $15,000 |
| Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment | Support | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center | Support | $15,000 |
| Nashville Organized for Action & Hope | Support | $15,000 |
| People First Wisconsin | Support | $15,000 |
| Prism FL | Support | $15,000 |
| Working Family Solidarity | Support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pat Flowers
- Rachael Blessing
- Sara Blessing
- Kristen Wells
- Travis Buck
- Heather Buck
- Haleryn Dunlap
- Adam Dunlap
- George Wells
- Shea Breaux Wells
- Daniel Schreck
- Teresa Juarez Schreck
- Charles Schreck
- Christine Schreck
- Charles Hamlin Schreck
Questions people ask
Does The Abelard Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Abelard Foundation Inc give?
$476,281 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Abelard Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Pat Flowers (Board Member), Rachael Blessing (Board Member), Sara Blessing (Board Member) and Kristen Wells (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.