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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6069793

Abbott Fund

A private foundation in Abbott Park, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 62 grants and $17.4 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

    $17,424,431

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $48,574,716

  • Tax year 2023

    $19,894,205

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $17,297,617

  • Tax year 2022

    $20,879,072

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $29,782,763

  • Tax year 2021

    $14,917,860

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $43,428,321

  • Tax year 2020

    $18,736,773

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $13,073,678

  • Tax year 2019

    $11,339,429

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $30,365,843

Grants paid in 2024

62 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE

    Employee Giving Campaign

    $7,965,870
  2. The Global FundGeneva, Switzerland

    The Laboratory Systems Integration Fund (LSIF)-Catalytic Fund

    $1,667,000
  3. University Of The PacificStockton, CA

    Diabetes Educational Pathways and Direct Services in Stockton

    $1,100,000
  4. The Joffrey BalletChicago, IL

    Endowed Fund to Support the Abbott Academy Director, Joffrey Academy of Dance

    $600,000
  5. Erie Family Health Center IncChicago, IL

    Comprehensive Support for Non-Communicable Diseases Outside the Exam Room and Supports for Social Drivers of Health through a Comprehensive Ecosystem of Care

    $500,000
  6. El Concilio CaliforniaStockton, CA

    Non-emergency Medical Transportation Service

    $450,000
  7. University Of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Advancing Health Equity

    $390,000
  8. The Emergency Food BankStockton, CA

    Healthy Food Rx Program

    $370,000
  9. Asian Pacific Self-Development And Residential AssociationStockton, CA

    Community Health Workers

    $300,000
  10. Emergency Medicine Association Of TanzaniaDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

    Developing Sustainability in Emergency Medicine an Emergency Nursing Programs in Tanzania

    $300,000
  11. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    FY25 Hurricane Helene

    $300,000
  12. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    The Abbott Disaster Resiliency Grant Program

    $250,000
  13. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    The Abbott Disaster Resiliency Grant Program

    $250,000
  14. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    FY25 Disaster Resiliency

    $250,000
  15. Sesame WorkshopNew York, NY

    Advancing Holistic Wellbeing and Combatting NCDs among Children and Families Behind the Scenes

    $250,000
  16. The Joffrey BalletChicago, IL

    The Joffrey Ballet 2024 - 2025 Season Sponsorship

    $250,000
  17. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    FY25 Healthcare Partnerships

    $200,000
  18. Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL

    Alive Faith Network

    $200,000
  19. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Emory-Muhimbili Partnership for Health Administration Strengthening and Integration of Services (EMPHASIS) Continuation

    $190,000
  20. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Hurricanes Helene and Milton Response

    $150,000
  21. Easterseals National HeadquartersChicago, IL

    Project on Education and Community Health Equity

    $150,000
  22. The Global Foodbanking NetworkChicago, IL

    The Global FoodBanking Network: Addressing Child Hunger in Mexico and Colombia

    $140,000
  23. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    Family Matinees

    $100,000
  24. Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MN

    Providing North Minneapolis Youth with Pathways to Careers and/or Higher Education in STEM

    $80,000
  25. Community Medical Centers IncStockton, CA

    Future Well Communities Healthy Food Rx

    $75,000
  26. Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL

    Build Healthy Communities

    $60,000
  27. Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MN

    Second Harvest Heartland/CUHCC Pilot Community Partnership

    $60,000
  28. University Of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Presenting Sponsor of Goldy's Run

    $60,000
  29. Arizona Board Of Regents University Of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Water Education in Pinal & Gila Counties - Project WET

    $50,000
  30. Boys And Girls Club Of Lake CountyWaukegan, IL

    Future Ready: DIY STEM

    $50,000
  31. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Emergency Response to Flooding in Spain

    $50,000
  32. Franklin County Historical SocietyColumbus, OH

    The Color of Science and the PLATFORM

    $50,000
  33. Northwestern Memorial HealthcareChicago, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $42,500
  34. Chicago Theatre Group IncChicago, IL

    2024/2025 Season and Education Support

    $40,000
  35. New Hytes IncBranford, CT

    AF Matching Grant

    $33,334
  36. Boys & Girls Clubs Of ChicagoChicago, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  37. Chicago Youth CentersChicago, IL

    Chicago Youth Centers STEAM Program

    $25,000
  38. Culver Educational FoundationCulver, IN

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  39. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  40. Mkinga District CouncilTanga, Tanzania

    Enhancing Healthcare and Education in Mapatano Ward, Mkinga District at Tanga Region

    $25,000
  41. Mountain Trails Foundation IncPark City, UT

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  42. Muhimbili National HospitalDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

    Emory-Muhimbili Partnership for Health Administration Strengthening and Integration of Services (EMPHASIS)

    $25,000
  43. Tennessee Williams TheatreKey West, FL

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  44. The HistoryMakersChicago, IL

    The HistoryMakers ScienceMakers Program

    $25,000
  45. University Of Notre DameSouth Bend, IN

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  46. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Of Florida IncSarasota, FL

    AF Matching Grant

    $25,000
  47. Waukegan Public Library FoundationWaukegan, IL

    Waukegan Public Library Telehealth Kiosk

    $23,000
  48. Don Bosco Igogwe ChildrenS HomeTukuyu, Tanzania

    Medical and Nutritional Support to Igogwe Orphanage

    $20,000
  49. Muhimbili National HospitalDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

    Emory-muhimbili partnership for health administration strenghtening and integration of services (emphasis)

    $20,000
  50. Chicago Horticultural SocietyGlencoe, IL

    2025 VeggieRx Produce Prescription Program

    $15,000
  51. Railway Children AfricaDar Es Salaam, Tanzania

    Young Professionals Exit Programme- Y3

    $15,000
  52. Nch Healthcare SystemNaples, FL

    AF Matching Grant

    $12,500
  53. Clearwater Central Catholic High School IncClearwater, FL

    AF Matching Grant

    $10,000
  54. Evanston Art Center And MarketEvanston, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $10,000
  55. Evanston Community Foundation IncEvanston, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $10,000
  56. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $10,000
  57. Boys and Girls Club of AmericaIndianapolis, IN

    AF Matching Grant

    $5,227
  58. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    AF Matching Grant

    $5,000
  59. Catholic University Of AmericaWashington, DC

    AF Matching Grant

    $5,000
  60. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    AF Matching Grant

    $5,000
  61. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    AF Matching Grant

    $5,000
  62. University Of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    AF Matching Grant

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

10 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Sesame WorkshopNew York, NY

    Advancing holistic wellbeing and combatting NCDs amount children and families

    $4,450,000
  2. CyberGrants SPV LLCAustin, TX

    Employee Giving Campaign: October-December

    $3,014,180
  3. The Global FundGeneva, Switzerland

    The Laboratory Systems Integration Fund (LSIF)-Catalytic Fund

    $1,666,000
  4. American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE

    Employee Giving Campaign: October-December

    $251,929
  5. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    WCK's Response To Flooding In Spain

    $50,000
  6. Metropolitan Ministries IncTampa, FL

    Hurricane Relief

    $50,000
  7. Mountain Trails Foundation IncPark City, UT

    Matching grant

    $25,000
  8. New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ

    General Support For The New Jersey Institute Of Technology

    $10,000
  9. Greater Food ChicagoChicago, IL

    Matching grant

    $5,000
  10. Yale University Development OfficeNew Haven, CT

    Matching grant

    $4,666

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $7,975,87056% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $1,660,00012% of the total
  3. Arts and culture10 grants $1,355,00010% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture7 grants $905,0006% of the total
  5. International aid5 grants $840,0006% of the total
  6. Health4 grants $787,5006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes9 grants $633,3344% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida6 grants $8,043,370
  2. Illinois24 grants $3,055,500
  3. California9 grants $2,995,000
  4. Minnesota4 grants $590,000
  5. New York2 grants $255,000
  6. Georgia1 grant $190,000
  7. Indiana3 grants $55,227
  8. Arizona1 grant $50,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $50,000
  10. Connecticut1 grant $33,334

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Melissa D BrotzPresident and Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Betty SobkowiczAssistant Treasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mathew JandreyTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hubert L AllenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jessica PaikSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathryn McKenzieVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert B FordDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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