How to apply
Contact: Andrew L Henton Cpa, 2012 West 25th Street, Cleveland, Oh, 2165890068, AHENTON@HENTONCPAS.COM
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue FoundationWest Lafayette, IN | General fund | $28K |
| Catholic Community FoundationCleveland, OH | General fund | $8,400 |
| Gesu ChurchUniversity Heights, OH | General fund | $8,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH | General fund | $7,000 |
| Carmel of the Holy FamilyCleveland Heights, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Diocese of ClevelandCleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Phoenix CdaPhoenix, AZ | General fund | $4,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TN | General fund | $4,500 |
| LegatusRockford, MI | General fund | $4,300 |
| St Ignatius High SchoolCleveland, OH | General fund | $3,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters of ClevelandPepper Pike, OH | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Red CrossCleveland, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Financial Executive ResearchMorristown, NJ | General fund | $2,000 |
| Beaumont SchoolCleveland Heights, OH | General fund | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease ResearchWellesley Hills, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Cancer SocietyCleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Arthritis FoundationCleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without BoardersNew York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OH | General fund | $750 |
| National Foundation for Cancer ResBethesda, MD | General fund | $500 |
| American Diabetes AssociationAlexandria, VA | General fund | $500 |
| Wounded WarriorJacksonville, FL | General fund | $500 |
| Catholic Relief SvcCleveland, OH | General fund | $500 |
By state: Ohio 13 · Indiana 1 · Arizona 1 · Tennessee 1 · Michigan 1 · New York 2
About this foundation
James J and Sharon R Abel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Victor G Kmetich, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James J and Sharon R Abel Foundation 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 James J and Sharon R Abel Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $95K across 24 grants, a median of $2,250.
Where does James J and Sharon R Abel Foundation give?
Ohio (13 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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