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Stuart And Jesse 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 $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $4.4M 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 Washington, Illinois and California. According to available records, Stuart And Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust has made 14 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $340K and $500K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $40K to $200K, with an average award of $90K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Illinois, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$90K
Average Grant
$105K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 4 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 Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, IL.
Stuart And Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $1.3M across 14 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $90K. Individual grants have ranged from $40K to $200K.
Stuart And Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stuart And Jesse Abelson Foundation Trust is headquartered in FRANKFORT, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Debra Levin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jesse F Abelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$578K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.7M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$500K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$468K
Distribution Amount
$445K
Total: $4M
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$90K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kexp 903 FmGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| CompanisGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ucsf FoundationGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| California Academy Of SciencesGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL | Montgomery, AL | $50K | 2022 |