The Nemec Abbott Foundation
The Nemec Abbott Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in South Carolina and direct charitable activity involving educational programs about farms and animals for disadvantaged children, conducted in partnership with charities.
The Nemec Abbott Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nemec Abbott Foundation gave $797K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $796,775
- +214.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +240.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,435
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,861
- Total assets
- $4,537,078
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Nemec Abbott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nemec Abbott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Senior Citizens Association in Florence County ($241K across 11 grants). Together the top 10 received $727K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. Listed recipient locations include Florence, Columbia, Cayce, and Clio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nemec Abbott Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 397% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2023) to $797K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $797K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area Inc Florence, SC | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| South Carolina Legal Services Columbia, SC | General & Unrestricted | $88,500 |
| Growing Home Southeast Inc Cayce, SC | General & Unrestricted | $53,250 |
| Senior Citizens Association in Florence County Florence, SC | Dorothy Blackwell Fundraiser Match | $30,000 |
| Amikids Inc Clio, SC | AMIkids Infinity Marlboro | $28,500 |
| Senior Citizens Association in Florence County Florence, SC | delivered meals for October 2024 | $26,283 |
| Senior Citizens Association in Florence County Florence, SC | General & Unrestricted | $26,097 |
| Senior Citizens Association in Florence County Florence, SC | delivered meals for July 2024 | $26,045 |
| Florence Area Humane Society Florence, SC | Spay and Neuter Clinic | $25,000 |
| Jonathan C Smith Foundation for Bipolar Teens Florence, SC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,537,078 | $302,090 | $1,033,769 | $796,775 | 34 | $996,328 | $381,814 | $250,844 |
| 2023 | $5,260,190 | $5,565,575 | $305,385 | $253,631 | 10 | $303,345 | $2,297,413 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nemec Abbott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K 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
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity through the Abbott Farms Animal Sanctuary: educational programs about farms and animals for disadvantaged children, in partnership with different charities.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in civil legal services, foster care and supportive housing, youth development, animal welfare, and education. South Carolina Legal Services describes its mission as providing civil legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low-income South Carolinians. Growing Home Southeast says it provides foster care placements, supportive housing, related services, counseling, and education. AMIkids describes a youth-development mission that integrates education, workforce development, treatment, and behavior services. Florence Area Humane Society says it provides veterinary care and other support to help animals recover from abuse and neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $796,775. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $14,861. Its largest reported awards included $200,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area, $88,500 to South Carolina Legal Services, and $53,250 to Growing Home Southeast. Other notable awards included $28,500 to AMIkids, $25,000 to Florence Area Humane Society, and $25,000 to the Jonathan C Smith Foundation for Bipolar Teens.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kerstin N Abbott as director, president, and treasurer; Michael Charles Abbott as director, secretary, and vice president; and Chad Nemec as director.
The Nemec Abbott Foundation is led by Kerstin N Abbott, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerstin N Abbott
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Nemec
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Charles Abbott
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Nemec Abbott Foundation
How much does The Nemec Abbott Foundation give each year?
The Nemec Abbott Foundation gave $797K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 10 grants.
What is The Nemec Abbott Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nemec Abbott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,861, and its average grant was $23,435, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nemec Abbott Foundation give grants?
The Nemec Abbott Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, SC (20 grants), Columbia, SC (4 grants) and Cayce, SC (2 grants).
Does The Nemec Abbott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Nemec Abbott Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (7 grants).
Who are The Nemec Abbott Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nemec Abbott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Senior Citizens Association in Florence County ($240,936 across 11 grants), Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area Inc ($200,000) and South Carolina Legal Services ($88,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nemec Abbott Foundation?
The Nemec Abbott Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $996K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nemec Abbott Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity through the Abbott Farms Animal Sanctuary: educational programs about farms and animals for disadvantaged children, in partnership with different charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nemec Abbott Foundation?
The foundation 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 Nemec Abbott Foundation's EIN?
The Nemec Abbott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3230696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Nemec 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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