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Abbott Fund

Foundation · Grantmaker ABBOTT PARK, IL EIN: 36-6069793 Website

Abbott Fund is a company-sponsored foundation based in Abbott Park, Illinois. The organization has been tax-exempt since February 1953 and operates as a philanthropic entity supporting a broad range of charitable causes globally.

Key facts about Abbott Fund

EIN
36-6069793
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$17,424,431
Grants made (2024)
62
Average grant
$281,039
Median grant
$50,000
Primary geography
Florida (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Next open deadline
February 15, 2027 (Clara Abbott College Scholarship Program)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Abbott Fund funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Abbott Fund's 62 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (46%), 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). None of its 62 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "AF Matching Grant" (20 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$17.4M

-12.4% YoY

Grant Count

62

+1.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$281K

-13.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Abbott Fund supports organizations involved in:

  • Arts and culture
  • Education
  • Water conservation
  • Health, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and tropical diseases
  • Hunger and nutrition
  • Disaster relief
  • Human services and community development
  • Science
  • Programs serving children, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged people

The fund places special emphasis on programs designed to promote science and medical innovation, expand access to healthcare, and strengthen communities around the globe.

Grantmaking

Abbott Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations aligned with its funding priorities. Recent grant activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Abbott Fund supports organizations globally, with demonstrated funding activity in the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

25states

Share of all 62 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

ChicagoStocktonNew YorkMinneapolisAtlantaEvanstonSanta BarbaraWaukeganClearwaterStamfordWashingtonNorth ChicagoGlencoeColumbusCulverGenevaKey WestLake ForestTucsonBaltimore

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

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Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$16M$21M122 grants202065 grants202155 grants202261 grants202362 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

American Online Giving F…$8.0MThe Global Fund$1.7MUniversity Of The Pacific$1.1MThe Joffrey Ballet$850K · 2 grantsFeeding America$775K · 4 grantsDirect Relief$700K · 4 grantsErie Family Health Cente…$500KEl Concilio California$450KUniversity Of Minnesota …$450K · 2 grantsThe Emergency Food Bank$370K

Grant Size Distribution

365 grants across all recorded years

184<$50K51$50–100K53$100–250K47$250–500K11$500K–1M15$1–5M4$5M+

Open Grants

5 open opportunities from Abbott Fund

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Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($7,965,870), The Global Fund ($1,667,000), University Of The Pacific ($1,100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Safety Harbor, FLEmployee Giving Campaign$7,965,870
The Global Fund The Laboratory Systems Integration Fund (LSIF)-Catalytic Fund$1,667,000
University Of The Pacific Stockton, CADiabetes Educational Pathways and Direct Services in Stockton$1,100,000
The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, ILEndowed Fund to Support the Abbott Academy Director, Joffrey Academy of Dance$600,000
Erie Family Health Center Inc Chicago, ILComprehensive 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, CANon-emergency Medical Transportation Service$450,000
University Of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MNAdvancing Health Equity$390,000
The Emergency Food Bank Stockton, CAHealthy Food Rx Program$370,000
Asian Pacific Self-Development And Residential Association Stockton, CACommunity Health Workers$300,000
Emergency Medicine Association Of Tanzania Developing Sustainability in Emergency Medicine an Emergency Nursing Programs in Tanzania$300,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

  • Address: 100 Abbott Park Road D379/Ap6d, Abbott Park, IL 60064
  • Phone: 224-668-2803
  • Website: www.abbottfund.org
  • EIN: 36-6069793

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Abbott Fund fund?

Abbott Fund supports organizations involved in: • Arts and culture • Education • Water conservation • Health, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and tropical diseases • Hunger and nutrition • Disaster relief • Human services and community development • Science • Programs serving children, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged people The fund places special emphasis on programs designed to promote science and medical innovation, expand access to healthcare, and strengthen communities around the glo…

How do I apply for a grant from Abbott Fund?

Abbott Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations aligned with its funding priorities. Recent grant activity includes: • $250,000 grant to Northern Illinois Food Bank to address childhood hunger • $1,000,000 grant to University of Nebraska for the Abbott and Big Ten Conferences Nationwide We Give Blood Drive Competition • $750,000 in grants to education and health equity programs

Where does Abbott Fund make grants?

Abbott Fund supports organizations globally, with demonstrated funding activity in the United States.

What size grants does Abbott Fund award?

In 2024, Abbott Fund awarded 62 grants totaling $17.4M — an average of about $281K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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