Abbie Norman Prince Trust
The Abbie Norman Prince Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the trusts that make up Prince Charitable Trusts. Its giving supports charitable work in Chicago, Washington, DC, and Newport, Rhode Island, across areas including the arts, environment, youth, health, and other community priorities.
Abbie Norman Prince Trust at a glance
In short: Abbie Norman Prince Trust gave $785K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Illinois. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $785,000
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,088
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $23,273,780
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abbie Norman Prince Trust
- How to Apply
The filing lists written proposals, an IRS determination letter under Section 509(a), a current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature as application materials, with an application available…
The filing lists written proposals, an IRS determination letter under Section 509(a), a current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature as application materials, with an application available online. Prince Charitable Trusts also invites organizations whose work aligns with its priorities to share a brief overview through its Community Inquiry Form. Its guidelines limit grants to organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and classified as public charities under Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). It does not fund projects that promote or proselytize religion; projects of faith-based organizations must be secular. It also does not fund organizations that discriminate on the listed protected grounds. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications are received throughout the year, with deadlines in January, May, and June.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications are received throughout the year, with deadlines in January, May, and June.
- Contact
Application contact: Prince Charitable Trusts
Mailing address: 140 South Dearborn Street Ste 1410, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 419-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abbie Norman Prince Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Little Village Environmental Justice Organization ($50K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 183 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Prince Charitable Trusts identifies Chicago, Illinois; Washington, DC; and Newport, Rhode Island, as its program regions. In 2024, 45% of the Trust’s grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 22% to DC, 21% to Virginia, 5% to Maryland, and 3% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Abbie Norman Prince Trust open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $745K (2023) to $926K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $785K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization Chicago, IL | Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative Earth Art | $50,000 |
| Anacostia Business Improvement District Corporation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Foodshed Capital Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Future Harvest Inc Cockeysville, MD | General operating support $30,000 and sponsorship for the farming into the future 2024 conference $5,000 | $35,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | For support of their work on land use and transportation policy in northern Virginia | $35,000 |
| Marwen Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Music and Dance Theater Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating Support Fy 2025 | $30,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | General Operating Support Fy 2025 | $30,000 |
| Virginia Interfaith Power & Light Richmond, VA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Richmond, VA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,273,780 | $-38,484 | $1,167,726 | $785,000 | 34 | $1,091,098 | $232,851 | $1,130,977 |
| 2023 | $21,682,888 | $1,224,558 | $1,114,349 | $745,000 | 32 | $1,045,427 | $1,183,039 | $1,000,444 |
| 2022 | $19,440,975 | $1,040,029 | $1,280,893 | $926,000 | 42 | $1,212,298 | $991,652 | $1,032,147 |
| 2021 | $24,383,578 | $3,487,629 | $1,194,716 | $852,500 | 34 | $1,098,696 | $3,439,973 | $1,141,515 |
| 2020 | $23,127,305 | $1,589,748 | $1,128,297 | $817,500 | 41 | — | $1,542,237 | $1,004,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abbie Norman Prince Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — 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 separate mission statement for the Abbie Norman Prince Trust is provided. Prince Charitable Trusts identifies regional priorities including theater, music and dance, environmental justice, and sports-based youth development in Chicago; arts and culture, resilient land use, and strong democracy in Washington, DC; and arts and cultural heritage, environment, and human services in Newport.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Southern Environmental Law Center describes its mission as protecting clean air, clean water, and a livable climate, and preserving natural treasures and biodiversity. Foodshed Capital says it provides financial stewardship to farms and businesses promoting an equitable and regenerative local food economy; Future Harvest says it advances agriculture that sustains the Chesapeake region’s farmers, communities, and environment. In Chicago, Marwen says it provides free visual arts programs to young people from under-resourced communities and schools, while The Joffrey Ballet describes its work as presenting dance and providing arts education and accessible training. Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens says it connects people to the gardens through stewardship, public engagement, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Trust made 34 grants totaling $785,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Notable 2024 awards included $50,000 to Little Village Environmental Justice Organization for the Chicago Frontlines Funding Initiative Earth Art; $35,000 each to Anacostia Business Improvement District Corporation, Foodshed Capital, Future Harvest, and Southern Environmental Law Center; and $30,000 each to Marwen Foundation, The Joffrey Ballet, Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, and Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. Several listed awards were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abbie Norman Prince Trust is led by Charles Twichell, Co-Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Twichell
Co-Executive Director
Executive Director → Co-Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolynn Brunette
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana C. Prince
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Patrick Wood-Prince
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Toni Dobbins
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Diana C Prince (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Abbie Norman Prince Trust
How much does Abbie Norman Prince Trust give each year?
Abbie Norman Prince Trust gave $785K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $745K across 32 grants.
What is Abbie Norman Prince Trust's typical grant size?
Abbie Norman Prince Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,088, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abbie Norman Prince Trust that year got $26K on average.
Where does Abbie Norman Prince Trust give grants?
Abbie Norman Prince Trust's top state is Illinois, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Abbie Norman Prince Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Abbie Norman Prince Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abbie Norman Prince Trust's largest grantees?
Abbie Norman Prince Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Little Village Environmental Justice Organization ($50,000), Anacostia Business Improvement District Corporation ($35,000) and Foodshed Capital ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abbie Norman Prince Trust?
Abbie Norman Prince Trust reported $23.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Abbie Norman Prince Trust fund?
No separate mission statement for the Abbie Norman Prince Trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abbie Norman Prince Trust?
The filing lists written proposals, an IRS determination letter under Section 509(a), a current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature as application materials, with an application available… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abbie Norman Prince Trust's EIN?
Abbie Norman Prince Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2411865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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