Abb Foundation
Abb Foundation is a private foundation based in Cary, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in multiple states, including organizations working in food access, youth development, education and innovation, and community services.
Abb Foundation at a glance
In short: Abb Foundation gave $312K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Virginia. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $311,977
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,181
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,405
- Total assets
- $450,961
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (16% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abb Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 305 Gregson Drive, Cary, NC 27511
Phone: (919) 856-2510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was America's Charities ($50K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 111 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipient organizations in multiple states. The largest shares went to Virginia (16%), Illinois (15%), New Hampshire (14%), Ohio (14%), and Tennessee (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Abb Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $284K (2020) to $767K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Charities Chantilly, VA | Charitable Giving | $50,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charitable Giving | $47,926 |
| First Manchester, NH | Charitable Giving | $45,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc North Canton, OH | Charitable Giving | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Troy Michigan Troy, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross Midwest TN Chapter Jackson, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fort Smith Arkansas Ft Smith, AR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Jane Phillips PTO Bartlesville, OK | Charitable Giving | $5,214 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $450,961 | $310,191 | $312,203 | $311,977 | 22 | $311,977 | $10,178 | $15,526 |
| 2024 | $452,973 | $515,363 | $348,933 | $348,918 | 25 | $348,918 | $15,348 | $17,248 |
| 2023 | $286,543 | $505,992 | $302,360 | $302,344 | 29 | $302,344 | $4,726 | $11,311 |
| 2022 | $82,911 | $629,993 | $767,228 | $767,228 | 14 | $767,228 | — | $8,760 |
| 2021 | $220,147 | $259,898 | $383,686 | $383,686 | 21 | $383,686 | — | $14,292 |
| 2020 | $343,935 | $300,000 | $284,457 | $284,457 | 12 | — | — | $16,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for charitable organizations whose work spans several areas. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. The National Inventors Hall of Fame says it promotes creativity and advances innovation and entrepreneurship. Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis says it works to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Community Services Clearinghouse describes providing emergency assistance to families and individuals across Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $311,977. Grant amounts ranged from $113 to $50,000, with a median of $4,404. Its largest reported grants included $50,000 to America’s Charities, $47,926 to Feeding America, $45,000 to FIRST, and $45,000 to the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Other grants included $20,000 each to several Boys and Girls Clubs and the American Red Cross Midwest Tennessee Chapter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Pittman as director and president; Meg Campbell as secretary; John Healy as treasurer; and Michael Gray, Jason Green, Chris Shigas, and Allison Bresloff as directors.
Abb Foundation is led by Jennifer Pittman, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Pittman
Director & President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Shigas
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Green
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Bresloff
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Healy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Campbell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matthew Young (2020–2021) — Director- Chair
- Former: Tracy Long (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Abb Foundation
How much does Abb Foundation give each year?
Abb Foundation gave $312K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $349K across 25 grants.
What is Abb Foundation's typical grant size?
Abb Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,405, and its average grant was $14,181, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abb Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Abb Foundation give grants?
Abb Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and New Hampshire (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Smith, AR (4 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Bartlesville, OK (2 grants).
Does Abb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Abb Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (12 grants).
Who are Abb Foundation's largest grantees?
Abb Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include America's Charities ($50,000), Feeding America ($47,926) and First ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Abb Foundation?
Abb Foundation reported $451K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $312K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abb Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for charitable organizations whose work spans several areas. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abb Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abb Foundation's EIN?
Abb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4224483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Abb Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Abb Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/abb-foundation-morg_cf771210892a4d2fac345f1eaf1869a6
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