Abacus Institute Foundation
Abacus Institute Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $164K in total assets.
Abacus Institute Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $164,047
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Abacus Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $12K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People Church Chicago, IL | Homeless | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,047 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $164,047 | $5,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $171,047 | $6,912 | $46,746 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $210,881 | $123,794 | $8,350 | $8,350 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abacus Institute Foundation is led by Andrea Williams, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andrea Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abacus Institute Foundation
How large is Abacus Institute Foundation?
Abacus Institute Foundation reported $164K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Abacus Institute Foundation operate?
Abacus Institute Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Abacus Institute Foundation's EIN?
Abacus Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4457540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Abacus Institute Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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