Private foundation · EIN 20-1704222 · Frankfort, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stuart and Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $600K total, median $75K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$600K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
CompanisSeattle, WAGeneral$100K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$100K
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAGeneral$100K
Field MuseumChicago, ILGeneral$100K
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILGeneral$50K
Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, ILGeneral$50K
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALGeneral$50K
Working in the SchoolsChicago, ILGeneral$50K

By state: Illinois 4 · California 2 · Washington 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Stuart and Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Illinois, administered in care of Friedman & Huey Associates Llp, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stuart and Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stuart and Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $600K across 8 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Stuart and Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust give?

Illinois (4 grants), California (2 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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