Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation
The Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2022 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including youth and family services, disability services, animal welfare, health research, and food access. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation gave $296K across 24 grants in 2022 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $296,104
- Grants made (2022)
- 24
- Average grant
- $12,338
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $763,017
- Primary geography
- Illinois (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing says applicants should submit a brief summary identifying the applicant, its IRS exempt status, its general purpose and activities, and the specific purpose for the grant sought. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Norman And Susan Abazoris
Mailing address: 10306 Romantico Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 255-2231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Bridge Youth and Family Service ($142K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 8% to California, 5% to Indiana, and 3% to Maryland. The filing also reports 2% for recipients with an unspecified state. Grants listed include recipients in Illinois, California, Indiana, Maryland, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 24 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Youth and Family Service Palatine, IL | Contribution to agency providing counseling and social services to youth aged 5-17 and their families | $117,104 |
| Center for Enriched Living Riverwoods, IL | Contribution that enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities | $25,000 |
| The Bridge Youth and Family Service Palatine, IL | Contribution to agency providing counseling and social services to youth aged 5-17 and their families | $25,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Camp Pendleton, CA | Contribution to organization aiding wounded service people and their families | $20,000 |
| Journeysthe Road Home Palatine, IL | Contribution to organization that provides shelter and social services to the homeless and near homeless | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Contribution to organization that funds care, support & research | $10,000 |
| Indiana State University-ISU Foundation Terre Haute, IN | Unrestricted Donation to a University | $10,000 |
| Save a Pet Grayslake, IL | Contribution to an Animal Welfare, No-Kill Shelter | $10,000 |
| The Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | Contribution to organization that funds research that will provide preventions, treatments & cures for retinal degenerative diseases | $7,500 |
| Animal House Shelter Huntley, IL | Contribution to no-kill shelter especially for animals scheduled for euthanasia at other shelters | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $763,017 | $101,000 | $300,847 | $296,104 | 24 | $297,244 | $99,722 | $122,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included support for organizations addressing a range of needs. The Center for Enriched Living describes its mission as enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting personal success, friendship, fun, employment, and community involvement. The Foundation Fighting Blindness says it drives research into prevention, treatments, and cures for retinal degenerative diseases. Animal House Shelter describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding homes for neglected and abused animals.
Other 2022 grantees included a food bank whose mission is to provide meals and access to nutritious food, and an organization that describes its work as supporting cats and caregivers so no cat suffers.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $296,104. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $117,104, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $117,104 to The Bridge Youth and Family Service in Palatine, Illinois, for counseling and social services for youth and their families. Other notable grants included $25,000 to the Center for Enriched Living and $25,000 to The Bridge Youth and Family Service; $20,000 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund; and $15,000 to Journeys | The Road Home. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Indiana State University–ISU Foundation, and Save a Pet.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Norman V. Abazoris as president, treasurer, and director; Susan D. Abazoris as vice president and director; and David Dauberman as director.
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation is led by Norman V. Abazoris, President, Treasurer & Director on the 2022 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Norman V. Abazoris
President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dauberman
Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan D. Abazoris
Vice President & Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation
How much does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation give each year?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation gave $296K across 24 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,338, across 24 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation give grants?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants) and Palatine, IL (4 grants).
Does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include The Bridge Youth and Family Service ($142,104 across 2 grants), Center for Enriched Living ($25,000) and Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation reported $763K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation?
The 2022 filing says applicants should submit a brief summary identifying the applicant, its IRS exempt status, its general purpose and activities, and the specific purpose for the grant sought. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's EIN?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3474231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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