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Jayne And Leonard Abess Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MIAMI, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Fiduciary Trust Co International. It holds total assets of $11.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $6.2M in 2011 to $11.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and New York. According to available records, Jayne And Leonard Abess Foundation Inc. has made 86 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $404K in 2020 to $646K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $373K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$237K
Based on 16 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.
Jayne And Leonard Abess Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, NY, PA.
Jayne And Leonard Abess Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3M across 86 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $373K.
Jayne And Leonard Abess Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jayne And Leonard Abess Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MIAMI, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard L Abess | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jayne Harris Abess | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ashley Abess | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew U Abess | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brett U Abess | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$695K
Total Assets
$11.1M
Fair Market Value
$15.5M
Net Worth
$11.1M
Grants Paid
$646K
Contributions
$997K
Net Investment Income
$250K
Distribution Amount
$680K
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Botanical CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The New York Botanical GardenCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Bronx, NY | $373K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Miami-DadeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $113K | 2023 |
| Perez Art Museum MiamiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| Greater Miami Jewish FederationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Temple Of Israel Of Greater MiamiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| The University Of MiamiCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Coral Gables, FL | $12K | 2023 |
| Miami Country Day SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Nicklaus Childrens HospitalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Miami Chamber Of CommerceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Socrates Sculpture ParkCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Queens, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Florida Osteopathic Medical AssociationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Tallahasse, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Kristi House Children'S AdvCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Healthnetwork FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Pepper Pike, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The EvergladesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Center For Northern Woodlands EducationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lyme, NH | $500 | 2023 |
| Junior League Of Miami IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Coral Gables, FL | $175 | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai HospitalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami Beach, FL | $75K | 2022 |
| Baptist Health FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $61K | 2022 |
| Storm King Art CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Mountainville, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Big Brother Big SisterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary ArtCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Richard Lapidus Endowed ScholarshipCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Coral Gables, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Pet River ParkCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Boca Raton, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Madagascar MissionCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Victoria, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Alzheimers AssociationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
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