The Joseph and Luella Abell
The Joseph and Luella Abell is a private foundation based in Seymour, Indiana. It grants scholarships to Indiana residents pursuing nursing degrees or graduate studies in ministry, and has also made a religious grant to First United Methodist Church for church operating expenses.
The Joseph and Luella Abell at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Luella Abell gave $34K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,210
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,632
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $624,432
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Joseph and Luella Abell
- How to Apply
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The filing says a student must obtain an approved application form, provide financial-need information and other considerations, and attach a high school transcript. Scholarships are restricted to nursing school students or graduate students in ministry. The filing lists Brandon Hunsley, AVP Investment Manager, as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- April 1. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline, so its status for a future application cycle is not established.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Brandon Hunsley Avp Investment Mana
Mailing address: PO Box 1001, Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: (812) 522-3607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph and Luella Abell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($8K). Together the top 9 received $26K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that scholarship recipients must be Indiana residents. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joseph and Luella Abell gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $42K (2019). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Seymour, IN | Religious Grant - Church Operating Expenses | $8,210 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,200 |
| Taylor Senioursindiana University Seymour, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Whitney Branamanindiana University Vallonia, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Addison Hunsleyindiana University Seymour, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Bailey Engelindiana University Seymour, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Elayna Ordindiana University Seymour, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Jacob Loebkerpurdue University Crothersville, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Kelsey Wischmeierindiana University Crothersville, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,100 |
| Olivia Schrinkindiana University Seymour, IN | Nursing Scholarship | $2,100 |
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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 | $624,432 | $31,362 | $43,028 | $34,210 | 13 | $41,156 | $29,861 | $32,601 |
| 2024 | $633,873 | $28,256 | $43,097 | $34,031 | 17 | $41,177 | $26,722 | $32,840 |
| 2023 | $646,956 | $18,414 | $44,540 | $35,735 | 19 | $42,971 | $16,845 | $32,124 |
| 2022 | $673,082 | $10,455 | $43,967 | $35,500 | 17 | $42,364 | $8,942 | $34,939 |
| 2021 | $705,344 | $8,073 | $49,023 | $40,000 | 12 | $46,351 | $6,485 | $35,371 |
| 2020 | $746,294 | $13,091 | $49,475 | $39,964 | 18 | — | $11,419 | $39,711 |
| 2019 | $780,178 | $20,101 | $51,518 | $41,592 | 17 | — | $18,355 | $39,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Luella Abell reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship support for nursing students and graduate students in ministry who are Indiana residents. Its 2025 filing also reports a grant to First United Methodist Church for church operating expenses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $34,210 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,210, with a median of $2,100. Twelve students pursuing nursing degrees received scholarships, according to the foundation’s filing.
The largest reported grant was $8,210 to First United Methodist Church in Seymour for church operating expenses. Nursing scholarships included $3,000 each to Ashley Roblero-Zarate and Taylor Seniours; $2,200 to Whitney Branaman; and $2,100 each to Addison Hunsley, Bailey Engel, Elayna Ord, Isabella Carmichael, Jacob Loebker, Kelsey Wischmeier, Olivia Schrinke, and Rene Clemente-Cordob.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jackson County Bank as trustee.
The Joseph and Luella Abell's only listed officer is Jackson County Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jackson County Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Jackson County Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph and Luella Abell
How much does The Joseph and Luella Abell give each year?
The Joseph and Luella Abell gave $34K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 17 grants.
What is The Joseph and Luella Abell's typical grant size?
The Joseph and Luella Abell's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,632, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph and Luella Abell give grants?
The Joseph and Luella Abell gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seymour, IN (6 grants) and Crothersville, IN (2 grants).
Does The Joseph and Luella Abell give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Joseph and Luella Abell's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Nursing Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are The Joseph and Luella Abell's largest grantees?
The Joseph and Luella Abell's largest 2025 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($8,210), Taylor Senioursindiana University ($3,000) and Whitney Branamanindiana University ($2,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($8,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph and Luella Abell?
The Joseph and Luella Abell reported $624K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph and Luella Abell fund?
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship support for nursing students and graduate students in ministry who are Indiana residents. Its 2025 filing also reports a grant to First United Methodist Church for church operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph and Luella Abell?
The filing says a student must obtain an approved application form, provide financial-need information and other considerations, and attach a high school transcript. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joseph and Luella Abell's EIN?
The Joseph and Luella Abell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6009792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
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