Private foundation · EIN 52-1441636 · Newport News, Virginia

Abbitt Family Foundation

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: 10 grants paid, $60K total. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$60K
Median grant
—
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Faison CenterRichmond, VAGeneral Charitable$50K
Virginia Living MuseumNewport News, VAGeneral Charitable$10K
Mariners MuseumNewport News, VAGeneral Charitable
Va Ctr Inclusive CommunitiesRichmond, VAGeneral Charitable
Coastal Shores IncNewport News, VAGeneral Charitable
Peninsula Community FdnHampton, VAGeneral Charitable
Historic St Luke's ChurchSmithfield, VAGeneral Charitable
Jamestown Yorktown FdnWilliamsburg, VAGeneral Charitable
Riverside FoundationNewport News, VAGeneral Charitable
CnuefNewport News, VAGeneral Charitable

About this foundation

Abbitt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport News, Virginia, administered in care of Carolyn S Abbitt, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Abbitt Family 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 Abbitt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 10 grants, a median of .

Where does Abbitt Family Foundation give?

Virginia (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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