Grants paid in 2024
40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT | Earmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programs | $250K |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, IL | Earmarked for the great lakes and midwest wild and natural places protection project | $200K |
| Public Broadcasting Systems FoundationArlington, VA | Earmarked for pbs great performances programs | $175K |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, IL | Earmarked for 2 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2026).earmarked for 4 full scholarships for two incoming 5th grade… | $167K |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundChicago, IL | Continued support for the summer bridge program | $150K |
| Franciscan OutreachChicago, IL | Earmarked for services needed for the homeless on west and south sides of chicago | $150K |
| The Wetlands InitiativeChicago, IL | Earmarked for phase ii of restoring indian ridge marsh on chicagos southwest side | $125K |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL | Earmarked for windy city harvest program for urban gardens | $100K |
| Compass to CareChicago, IL | Earmarked for access life program, travel services for children to access cancer treatment. | $100K |
| Food RunnersSan Francisco, CA | Earmarked for general operating support to feed the hungry in san francisco | $100K |
| National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC | Earmarked for continued support of pullman parks development and establish trails | $100K |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | Support for the prepared meals program | $100K |
| WttwChicago, IL | Earmarked for the 2025 season of chicago stories | $100K |
| New MomsChicago, IL | Earmarked for support for young, homeless, and high-risk mothers | $75K |
| Recipe for ChangeWinnetka, IL | Earmarked for operating support for the culinary programing for the incarcerated | $75K |
| Sarah's CircleChicago, IL | Earmarked for support for food and comprehensive services to homeless women | $75K |
| Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, IL | Earmarked to serve, nurture, and educate at-risk children | $63K |
| Friends of the Il Nature PreserveCrystal Lake, IL | Earmarked for stewardship of the illinois nature preserve | $60K |
| Merit School of MusicChicago, IL | Earmarked for renewed support of its instrumental music and vocal program | $55K |
| The Center of ConcernDes Plaines, IL | Earmarked for services which include housing, counseling, and support for seniors | $55K |
| American Writers MuseumChicago, IL | Earmarked for lead sponsorship for its write in program | $50K |
| Covenant HouseNew York, NY | Support for the homeless teens including housing, wellness and career services programs. | $50K |
| Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CA | Earmarked for free wheelchairs to people in developing countries | $50K |
| Friends of the Chicago RiverChicago, IL | Earmarked for the chicago river eco-warriors (crew) volunteer program | $50K |
| Josselyn CenterNorthfield, IL | Earmarked for camp neeka, and teen intensive outreach program | $50K |
| Safe Families (lydia) AssociationChicago, IL | In support child abuse program and to assist families in chicago | $50K |
| Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA | Support for veteran led crisis intervention program | $50K |
| Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL | Support for free tutoring program | $50K |
| World Wildlife FundWashington, DC | Earmarked for monarch pollinator gardens | $50K |
| BandwithChicago, IL | Arts ensemble programming for underserved kids | $50K |
| Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL | Earmarked for support for the homeless including health and wellness services programs | $35K |
| Junior AchievementChicago, IL | Earmarked to sponsor one of cps k-8 whole school programs focusing on financial literacy & work readiness and additional park districts | $35K |
| Special Olympics IllinoisNormal, IL | Earmarked for operating support to provide meaningful programs for disabled | $35K |
| Kids Equipment NetworkItasca, IL | Earmarked for equipment programs and an administrative salary | $30K |
| Luster Learning InstituteHighland Park, IL | Earmarked for mindfulness-based social programs in chicago public schools. | $25K |
| Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL | Earmarked for career academy for the developmentally disabled | $25K |
| Hope for the DayChicago, IL | Earmarked for suicide prevention and education | $25K |
| Old Irving Park Community ClinicChicago, IL | Earmarked for support to provide healthcare for uninsured adults on chicagos northwest side. | $25K |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse CenterGurnee, IL | Earmarked for general operating support of the childrens program | $25K |
| Dreams Are PossibleBloomington, IL | Support for training program for disenfranchised women | $25K |
By state: Illinois 32 · Vermont 1 · California 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1
About this foundation
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc 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 Abra Prentice Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 40 grants, a median of $53K.
Where does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc give?
Illinois (32 grants), Vermont (1 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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