Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation
The Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and no filings have been made 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 $188K across 31 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $188,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 31
- Average grant
- $6,065
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $865,392
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It asked applicants to submit a brief summary identifying the applicant, its IRS exempt status, its general purpose and activities, and the specific purpose of the requested grant. The filing stated there were no restrictions on awards. These are historical instructions, not current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The 2021 filing listed no deadline; this is not current guidance.
- Deadline
- The 2021 filing listed no deadline; this is not current guidance.
- 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 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Bridge Youth and Family Service ($25K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing allocated the largest share of grant dollars to Illinois (67%), followed by California (12%), Indiana (8%), and Maryland (6%). The listed grants also included recipients outside these states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 151% 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 2021 it made 31 grants totaling $188K.
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 | $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 Pane, IL | Contribution to organization that provides shelter and social services to the homeless and near homeless | $15,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living Riverwoods, IL | Contribution that enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Indiana State University-ISU Foundation Terre Haute, IN | Unrestricted Donation to a University | $10,000 |
| The Knights of Lithuania Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $10,000 |
| The Balzekus Museum of Lithuanian Culture Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $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 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Contribution to organization that funds care, support & research | $5,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $865,392 | $127,421 | $195,964 | $188,000 | 31 | $189,232 | $126,201 | $125,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2021 — 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 2021 giving included contributions to a range of organizations. For example, the Center for Enriched Living describes its mission as enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while 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. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $188,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger awards included $25,000 to The Bridge Youth and Family Service for counseling and social services for young people and their families; $20,000 to Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund to aid wounded service people and their families; and $15,000 to Journeys The Road Home for shelter and social services for homeless and near-homeless people. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to the Center for Enriched Living, Indiana State University-ISU Foundation, the Knights of Lithuania, and the Balzekus Museum of Lithuanian Culture.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed 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 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Norman V. Abazoris
President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dauberman
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan D. Abazoris
Vice President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 $188K across 31 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,065, across 31 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation give grants?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Indiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants) and Palatine, IL (2 grants).
Does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to an Animal Welfare Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Bridge Youth and Family Service ($25,000), Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund ($20,000) and Journeysthe Road Home ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation?
Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation reported $865K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 giving included contributions to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation?
The 2021 filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. 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 38-4248057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Norman and Susan Abazoris Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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