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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-3092281

Abra Prentice Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 40 grants and $3.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,059,416

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $54,523,164

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,800,000

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $47,655,463

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,825,000

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $46,429,082

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,520,000

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $44,933,907

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,390,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $41,600,554

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,100,000

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $41,416,949

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT

    Earmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programs

    $250,000
  2. Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, IL

    Earmarked for the great lakes and midwest wild and natural places protection project

    $200,000
  3. Public Broadcasting Systems FoundationArlington, VA

    Earmarked for PBS great performances programs

    $175,000
  4. Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, IL

    Earmarked for 2 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2026).earmarked for 4 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2030)

    $166,750
  5. Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundChicago, IL

    Continued support for the summer bridge program

    $150,000
  6. Franciscan OutreachChicago, IL

    Earmarked for services needed for the homeless on west and south sides of chicago

    $150,000
  7. The Wetlands InitiativeChicago, IL

    Earmarked for phase II of restoring indian ridge marsh on chicagos southwest side

    $125,000
  8. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    Earmarked for windy city harvest program for urban gardens

    $100,000
  9. Compass to CareChicago, IL

    Earmarked for access life program, travel services for children to access cancer treatment.

    $100,000
  10. Food RunnersSan Francisco, CA

    Earmarked for general operating support to feed the hungry in san francisco

    $100,000
  11. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Earmarked for continued support of pullman parks development and establish trails

    $100,000
  12. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Support for the prepared meals program

    $100,000
  13. WTTWChicago, IL

    Earmarked for the 2025 season of chicago stories

    $100,000
  14. New MomsChicago, IL

    Earmarked for support for young, homeless, and high-risk mothers

    $75,000
  15. Recipe for ChangeWinnetka, IL

    Earmarked for operating support for the culinary programing for the incarcerated

    $75,000
  16. Sarah's CircleChicago, IL

    Earmarked for support for food and comprehensive services to homeless women

    $75,000
  17. Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, IL

    Earmarked to serve, nurture, and educate at-risk children

    $62,500
  18. Friends of the Il Nature PreserveCrystal Lake, IL

    Earmarked for stewardship of the illinois nature preserve

    $60,000
  19. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Earmarked for renewed support of its instrumental music and vocal program

    $55,000
  20. The Center of ConcernDes Plaines, IL

    Earmarked for services which include housing, counseling, and support for seniors

    $55,000
  21. American Writers MuseumChicago, IL

    Earmarked for lead sponsorship for its write in program

    $50,000
  22. Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    Support for the homeless teens including housing, wellness and career services programs.

    $50,000
  23. Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CA

    Earmarked for free wheelchairs to people in developing countries

    $50,000
  24. Friends of the Chicago RiverChicago, IL

    Earmarked for the chicago river eco-warriors (crew) volunteer program

    $50,000
  25. Josselyn CenterNorthfield, IL

    Earmarked for camp neeka, and teen intensive outreach program

    $50,000
  26. Safe Families (lydia) AssociationChicago, IL

    In support child abuse program and to assist families in chicago

    $50,000
  27. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Support for veteran led crisis intervention program

    $50,000
  28. Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL

    Support for free tutoring program

    $50,000
  29. World Wildlife FundWashington DC, DC

    Earmarked for monarch pollinator gardens

    $50,000
  30. BandwithChicago, IL

    Arts ensemble programming for underserved kids

    $50,000
  31. Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL

    Earmarked for support for the homeless including health and wellness services programs

    $35,000
  32. Junior AchievementChicago, IL

    Earmarked to sponsor one of CPS k-8 whole school programs focusing on financial literacy & work readiness and additional park districts

    $35,000
  33. Special Olympics IllinoisNormal, IL

    Earmarked for operating support to provide meaningful programs for disabled

    $35,000
  34. Kids Equipment NetworkItasca, IL

    Earmarked for equipment programs and an administrative salary

    $30,166
  35. Luster Learning InstituteHighland Park, IL

    Earmarked for mindfulness-based social programs in chicago public schools.

    $25,000
  36. Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL

    Earmarked for career academy for the developmentally disabled

    $25,000
  37. Hope for the DayChicago, IL

    Earmarked for suicide prevention and education

    $25,000
  38. Old Irving Park Community ClinicChicago, IL

    Earmarked for support to provide healthcare for uninsured adults on chicagos northwest side.

    $25,000
  39. Zacharias Sexual Abuse CenterGurnee, IL

    Earmarked for general operating support of the childrens program

    $25,000
  40. Dreams Are PossibleBloomington, IL

    Support for training program for disenfranchised women

    $25,000

Approved for future payment

12 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT

    Earmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programs

    $750,000
  2. Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, IL

    Earmarked for 4 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2030)

    $320,250
  3. Recipe for ChangeWinnetka, IL

    Earmarked for operating support for the culinary programing for the incarcerated

    $225,000
  4. Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, IL

    Earmarked to serve, nurture, and educate at-risk children

    $187,500
  5. Franciscan OutreachChicago, IL

    Earmarked for services needed for the homeless on west and south sides of chicago

    $150,000
  6. The Wetlands InitiativeChicago, IL

    Earmarked for phase II of restoring indian ridge marsh on chicago's southwest side

    $125,000
  7. Compass to CareChicago, IL

    Earmarked for access life program, travel services for children to access cancer treatment.

    $100,000
  8. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    Earmarked for renewed support of its instrumental music and vocal program

    $55,000
  9. Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL

    Earmarked for support for the homeless including health and wellness services programs

    $35,000
  10. Junior AchievementChicago, IL

    Earmarked to sponsor one of CPS' k-8 whole school programs focusing on financial literacy & work readiness and additional park districts

    $35,000
  11. Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL

    Earmarked for "career academy" for the developmentally disabled

    $25,000
  12. Old Irving Park Community ClinicChicago, IL

    Earmarked for support to provide healthcare for uninsured adults on chicago's northwest side.

    $25,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment4 grants $575,00036% of the total
  2. Arts and culture4 grants $205,00013% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $205,00013% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $175,00011% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter2 grants $110,0007% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid2 grants $100,0006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $237,50015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois32 grants $2,234,416
  2. Vermont1 grant $250,000
  3. California3 grants $200,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $175,000
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $150,000
  6. New York1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Abra Prentice WilkinPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Louis S HarrisonSECRETARY, VP & DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • James WilkinTREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Abra A WilliamsDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Anthony R AndersonDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Loretta W CooneyDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • George M CovingtonDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Hilary HuntDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0

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