The Abbott Foundation
The Abbott Foundation is a private foundation based in Kaneohe, Hawaii. In 2024, it reported making 10 charitable grants totaling $1,000 to preselected organizations.
The Abbott Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abbott Foundation gave $1K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $100), mostly in Hawaii. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $16,913
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (60% 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 The Abbott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 47-527 Henoheno St, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: (808) 896-5995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Abbott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities Hawaii ($100). Together the top 10 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii. Recipients in Virginia, Tennessee, New York, and Kansas each received 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Abbott Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $100. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
| American Cancer Society Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
| American Heart Association-Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
| American Lung Association Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
| American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $100 |
| Straub Foundation Honolulu, HI | Charitable | $100 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,913 | $1,624 | $1,995 | $1,000 | 10 | $1,000 | $24 |
| 2023 | $17,284 | $1,334 | $2,000 | $1,000 | 10 | $1,000 | $18 |
| 2022 | $17,950 | $1,222 | $1,950 | $1,000 | 10 | $1,000 | $816 |
| 2021 | $18,678 | $1,154 | $5,150 | $4,200 | 4 | $4,200 | $1,020 |
| 2020 | $22,674 | $1,388 | $950 | — | — | — | $1,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abbott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including health-related organizations and other charities. Grantee-stated missions include Straub Foundation’s aim to create a healthier Hawaii, Catholic Charities Hawaii’s work serving people in Hawaii regardless of faith or culture, the American Diabetes Association’s work to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s work advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,000. Each grant was $100. Grantees included Catholic Charities Hawaii ($100), American Cancer Society ($100), American Heart Association-Hawaii ($100), American Lung Association ($100), American Diabetes Association ($100), Shriners Children’s Hospital Hawaii ($100), St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital ($100), Straub Foundation ($100), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($100), and Wounded Warrior Project ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leroy Abbott II was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Abbott Foundation is led by Leroy Abbott II, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leroy Abbott II
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Abbott Foundation
How much does The Abbott Foundation give each year?
The Abbott Foundation gave $1K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 10 grants.
What is The Abbott Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abbott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Abbott Foundation that year got $100 on average.
Where does The Abbott Foundation give grants?
The Abbott Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants).
Does The Abbott Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Abbott Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Abbott Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abbott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities Hawaii ($100), American Cancer Society ($100) and American Heart Association-Hawaii ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Abbott Foundation?
The Abbott Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Abbott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including health-related organizations and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Abbott Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 The Abbott Foundation's EIN?
The Abbott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6029905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Abbott 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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