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Abbitt Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Carolyn S Abbitt. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Abbitt Family Foundation has made 117 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $425K in 2021 to $209K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $453K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $170K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Abbitt Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, CO.
Abbitt Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 117 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $170K.
Abbitt Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Abbitt Family Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$246K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$6M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$209K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.5M
Distribution Amount
$276K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside FoundationGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $5K | 2024 |
| Grace United Methodist ChurchGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Peter'S Episcopal ChurchGeneral Charitable | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGeneral Charitable | Hampton, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Virginia Living MuseumGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $100K | 2024 |
| Mariners MuseumGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $50K | 2024 |
| Jamestown Yorktown FdnGeneral Charitable | Williamsburg, VA | $20K | 2024 |
| Historic St Luke'S ChurchGeneral Charitable | Smithfield, VA | $15K | 2024 |
| The Faison CenterGeneral Charitable | Richmond, VA | $13K | 2024 |
| Coastal Shores IncGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $3K | 2024 |
| Va Ctr Inclusive CommunitiesGeneral Charitable | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2024 |
| Peninsula Community FdnGeneral Charitable | Hampton, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| CnuefGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| An Achievable Dream Foundation IncGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Virginia Symphony OrchestraGeneral Charitable | Norfolk, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bacon StreetGeneral Charitable | Williamsburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bacon'S Castle Baptist ChurchGeneral charitable | Surry, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church FdnGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fluvanna Baptist ChurchGeneral Charitable | Scottsville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Smart BeginningsGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| VersabilityGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| WhroGeneral Charitable | Norfolk, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| St Georges Episcopal ChurchGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Center For Inclusive CommunitiesGeneral Charitable | Richmond, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| SpcaGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Virginia Arts FestivalGeneral Charitable | Norfolk, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Food BankGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Word Of His Grace MinistriesGeneral Charitable | Glade Hill, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Andrews Episcopal ChurchGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Warwick Rotary FoundationGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent CollegesGeneral Charitable | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Newport News Police FoundationGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Rescue MissionGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Water Team IncGeneral Charitable | Smithfield, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Access NowGeneral charitable | Richmond, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Food From The HeartGeneral Charitable | Gloucester, VA | $250 | 2023 |
| Va Living MuseumGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $125K | 2022 |
| Mariner'S MuseumGeneral Charitable | Newport News, VA | $75K | 2022 |