The Abdula Family Foundation
The Abdula Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waukegan, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Abdula Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abdula Family Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,500
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,500
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $323,142
- +523.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Abdula Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Abdula Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1 (2021) to $46K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL | To Support Leading-Edge Health Care | $27,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $323,142 | $130,778 | $28,137 | $27,500 | 1 | $27,500 | $3,338 | $11,705 |
| 2024 | $51,852 | $590 | $22,296 | $21,420 | 1 | $22,296 | $590 | $3,048 |
| 2023 | $72,064 | $90,592 | $46,475 | $45,500 | 2 | $46,475 | $592 | $2,423 |
| 2022 | $28,110 | $681 | $26,917 | $26,026 | 2 | $26,917 | $678 | $2,010 |
| 2021 | $53,056 | $519 | $905 | $1 | 1 | — | $519 | $2,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abdula Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abdula Family Foundation is led by Patrick Abdula, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Abdula
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Abdula
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Considine (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Abdula (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Abdula Family Foundation
How much does The Abdula Family Foundation give each year?
The Abdula Family Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is The Abdula Family Foundation?
The Abdula Family Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Abdula Family Foundation operate?
The Abdula Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is The Abdula Family Foundation's EIN?
The Abdula Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4312288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Abdula Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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