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Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Trust is a private trust based in FRANKFORT, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Friedman & Huey Associates Llp. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $3.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Washington and Indiana. According to available records, Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Trust has made 39 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $300K and $350K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Washington, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 13 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.
Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, WA.
Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $1M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K.
Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stuart And Benjamin Abelson Foundation Trust is headquartered in FRANKFORT, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Debra Levin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin G Abelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$383K
Total Assets
$3.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.7M
Net Worth
$3.9M
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$48K
Distribution Amount
$265K
Total: $3.5M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold FoundationGENERAL | Brewster, NY | $80K | 2022 |
| Chicago Community TrustGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2022 |
| Peace Development FundGENERAL | Amherst, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Rescue Release And RestoreGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| CompanisGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL | Albert Lea, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Power Of HopeGENERAL | Bolinas, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| North Coast Cultural Association IncGENERAL | Chesterton, IN | $10K | 2022 |
| Farm & WildernessGENERAL | Plymouth, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Old Town School Of Folk MusicGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Reins Of Life IncGENERAL | South Bend, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| Chesterton Art CenterGENERAL | Chesterton, IN | $5K | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Gregory HomeGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2021 |