Abbott Fund
Abbott Fund is a private foundation based in Abbott Park, Illinois. Established by Abbott in 1951, it supports innovative ideas that expand access to health care, strengthen communities where Abbott lives and operates, and promote science and health education.
Abbott Fund at a glance
In short: Abbott Fund gave $17.4M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $281K), top state Florida. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,424,431
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $281,039
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $48,574,716
- +180.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (8 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% 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 Abbott Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Abbott Fund does not accept unsolicited requests. The fund says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Next open deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Clara Abbott College Scholarship Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Abbott Park Rd D379/Ap6D, Abbott Park, IL 60064
Phone: (224) 668-2803
Website: https://www.abbottfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Abbott Fund
Abbott Fellowship Program Grants
Abbott Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Abbott Professional Medical Education Grants
Abbott Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Clara Abbott College Scholarship Program
Abbott Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Abbott Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($8.0M). Together the top 10 received $14.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 365 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with 46% going to Florida, 18% to Illinois, 17% to California, 3% to Minnesota, and 12% associated with an unspecified state in the filing data. The fund’s filing also describes direct charitable activities in Tanzania and a Future Well Kids Program addressing non-communicable diseases in the United States, Colombia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Abbott Fund open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 53 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $372K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $14.9M (2021) to $20.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $17.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Safety Harbor, FL | Employee Giving Campaign | $7,965,870 |
| The Global Fund | The Laboratory Systems Integration Fund (LSIF)-Catalytic Fund | $1,667,000 |
| University Of The Pacific Stockton, CA | Diabetes Educational Pathways and Direct Services in Stockton | $1,100,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | Endowed Fund to Support the Abbott Academy Director, Joffrey Academy of Dance | $600,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc Chicago, 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 |
| El Concilio California Stockton, CA | Non-emergency Medical Transportation Service | $450,000 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Advancing Health Equity | $390,000 |
| The Emergency Food Bank Stockton, CA | Healthy Food Rx Program | $370,000 |
| Asian Pacific Self-Development And Residential Association Stockton, CA | Community Health Workers | $300,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Association Of Tanzania | Developing Sustainability in Emergency Medicine an Emergency Nursing Programs in Tanzania | $300,000 |
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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 | $48,574,716 | $55,570,056 | $23,942,569 | $17,424,431 | 62 | $24,069,937 | $15,567,786 | $24,917,384 |
| 2023 | $17,297,617 | $14,071,063 | $34,332,091 | $19,894,205 | 61 | $26,464,153 | $14,010,633 | $21,265,801 |
| 2022 | $29,782,763 | $12,729,798 | $26,186,633 | $20,879,072 | 55 | $26,112,911 | $12,551,578 | $22,387,288 |
| 2021 | $43,428,321 | $51,576,753 | $20,882,226 | $14,917,860 | 65 | $20,275,073 | $11,452,958 | $20,509,171 |
| 2020 | $13,073,678 | $10,307,719 | $28,800,493 | $18,736,773 | 122 | — | $10,189,848 | $15,852,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abbott Fund reported a distributable amount of $24.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Abbott Fund describes philanthropy as a way to develop new ideas and solutions, build partnerships, strengthen civic and social organizations, and address complex global problems. Its stated areas of work include health-care access, community strengthening, and science and health education.
Its 2024 grants included health and social-support projects, emergency and food assistance, dance education, and an employee giving campaign. Among the grantees, Erie Family Health Centers describes its mission as providing high-quality, affordable care and promoting healthier people, families, and communities. The Joffrey Ballet describes itself as a Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization that provides arts education and accessible dance training. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Abbott Fund reported 62 grants totaling $17,424,431. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $7,965,870, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest listed grants included $7,965,870 to American Online Giving Foundation for an employee giving campaign; $1,667,000 to The Global Fund for the Laboratory Systems Integration Fund; and $1,100,000 to the University of the Pacific for diabetes education and direct services in Stockton. Other notable awards included $600,000 to The Joffrey Ballet for an endowed fund supporting the Joffrey Academy of Dance director, $500,000 to Erie Family Health Center for non-communicable disease and social-driver-of-health supports, and $450,000 to El Concilio California for non-emergency medical transportation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa D Brotz as president and director; Betty Sobkowicz as assistant treasurer; Mathew Jandrey as treasurer; Hubert L Allen and Robert B Ford as directors; Jessica Paik as secretary; and Kathryn McKenzie as vice president.
Abbott Fund is led by Melissa D Brotz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa D Brotz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hubert L Allen
Director
Director Beginning → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B Ford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Paik
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn McKenzie
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Sobkowicz
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathew Jandrey
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cynthia Guerrero (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Benjamin Oosterbaan (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jenna Daugherty (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Abbott Fund
How much does Abbott Fund give each year?
Abbott Fund gave $17.4M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19.9M across 61 grants.
What is Abbott Fund's typical grant size?
Abbott Fund's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $281,039, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abbott Fund that year got $83K on average.
Where does Abbott Fund give grants?
Abbott Fund's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants), Stockton, CA (5 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Abbott Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on Abbott Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "AF Matching Grant" (20 grants).
Who are Abbott Fund's largest grantees?
Abbott Fund's largest 2024 grantees include American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($7,965,870), The Global Fund ($1,667,000) and University Of The Pacific ($1,100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abbott Fund?
Abbott Fund reported $48.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24.9M (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 Abbott Fund fund?
Abbott Fund describes philanthropy as a way to develop new ideas and solutions, build partnerships, strengthen civic and social organizations, and address complex global problems. Its stated areas of work include health-care access, community strengthening, and science and health education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abbott Fund?
Abbott Fund does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abbott Fund's EIN?
Abbott Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6069793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abbott Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Abbott Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/abbott-fund-morg_2520f888fb6a45698b3b4eb6771477a5
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