ABC Foundation
ABC Foundation is a private foundation based in Rhinebeck, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 43 grants totaling $26,200 to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural, educational, environmental, and community organizations.
ABC Foundation at a glance
In short: ABC Foundation gave $26K across 43 grants in 2026 (avg $609.302), mostly in New York. 12% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $26,200
- +59.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 43
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $609
- +44.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $360,332
- -6.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 43, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ABC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Old Albany Post Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: (845) 876-8236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ABC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Second Stage Theatre ($8K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 198 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, New York organizations received 65% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania organizations 19%, and District of Columbia organizations 7%. Colorado and California organizations received 3% and 2%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ABC Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 43 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $650. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $26K (2026). In 2026 it made 43 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Public Theater New York, NY | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Guggenheim Museum New York, NY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Omega Institute Rhinebeck, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Regional Food Bank Latham, NY | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Operating | $650 |
| The Smile Train Washington, DC | General Operating | $600 |
| Museum of Modern Art Manhattan, NY | Generl Operating | $550 |
| Ballard Park Foundation Westport, NY | General Operating | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $360,332 | $12,757 | $36,684 | $26,200 | 43 | $27,842 | $3,915 | $24,341 |
| 2025 | $384,809 | $18,491 | $26,402 | $16,400 | 39 | $18,005 | $10,094 | $22,796 |
| 2024 | $396,820 | $12,912 | $25,955 | $16,500 | 39 | $18,110 | $5,067 | $20,844 |
| 2023 | $405,213 | $6,749 | $28,742 | $18,850 | 37 | $20,395 | $2,385 | $20,132 |
| 2022 | $427,206 | $31,228 | $30,543 | $20,000 | 40 | $20,705 | $11,166 | $24,062 |
| 2021 | $426,521 | $94,234 | $28,452 | $19,750 | 39 | — | $79,015 | $20,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ABC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations in a range of fields. For example, Second Stage Theatre says its purpose is to produce contemporary American plays and provide theatre education; Lehigh University describes a goal of advancing learning through teaching, research, and service; and the Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects U.S. art and fosters dialogue around it. Other grantees include organizations whose stated work involves maintaining a community park, fostering awareness of modern and contemporary art, and providing solar power and communications to communities experiencing energy poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $26,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $7,500, with a median of $200. The largest listed grants were $7,500 to Second Stage Theatre, $5,000 to Lehigh University, and $2,000 to The Public Theater. Other grants included $1,000 each to the Guggenheim Museum, Omega Institute, and Regional Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John T Compton as president, Keely Henderson as secretary, and Anne D Compton as manager.
ABC Foundation is led by John T. Compton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John T. Compton
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keely Henderson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne D. Compton
Manager
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 ABC Foundation
How much does ABC Foundation give each year?
ABC Foundation gave $26K across 43 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 39 grants.
What is ABC Foundation's typical grant size?
ABC Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $200, and its average grant was $609, across 43 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ABC Foundation that year got $300 on average.
Where does ABC Foundation give grants?
ABC Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Rhinebeck, NY (3 grants) and Westport, NY (2 grants).
Does ABC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of ABC Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ABC Foundation's largest grantees?
ABC Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Second Stage Theatre ($7,500), Lehigh University ($5,000) and The Public Theater ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is ABC Foundation?
ABC Foundation reported $360K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ABC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations in a range of fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ABC Foundation?
The foundation contributes 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 ABC Foundation's EIN?
ABC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1464423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does ABC 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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