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Abbvie Foundation

North Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 460827839  ·  Private foundation

Abbvie Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $41.8M in annual giving against $112.5M in assets. This page documents the 10,528 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Abbvie Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$41.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$112.5M
Total assets
10,528
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Abbvie Foundation funds

Abbvie Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationPublic HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, low-income communities, rural communities.

childrendisabledfamilieslow-income communitiesrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Abbvie Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The University of Chicago Medicine
Support for UChicago Medicine, its Comprehensive Cancer Center and new cancer pavilion
Chicago, IL$15.0M2024
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Matching grants
Charleston, SC$12.1M2024
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Matching Grants
Charleston, SC$10.6M2023
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
MATCHING GRANTS
Charleston, SC$10.0M2020
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Matching Grants
Charleston, SC$7.0M2022
Equal Justice Initiative
General Mission
Montgomery, AL$2.5M2020
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc
General Mission
New York City, NY$2.5M2020
Foundation for the Carolinas
AbbVie Employee Relief Fund
Charlotte, NC$2.5M2022
United Negro College Fund
UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program
Washington, DC$2.4M2022
Direct Relief
Fund for Health Equity
Santa Barbara, CA$2.4M2020
United Negro College Fund
UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program
Washington, DC$2.4M2023
Points of Light Foundation
Week of Possibilities 2023 Volunteer Projects Implementation and Week of Possibilities Volunteer for 2024
Atlanta, GA$2.1M2023
Points of Light Foundation
2022 Week of Possibilities
Atlanta, GA$2.0M2022
Scholarship America Inc
Scholarships
Minneapolis, MN$2.0M2024
Transform for Kids
WOP 2023 Execution and WOP 2024 Planning
Lake Bluff, IL$2.0M2023

Abbvie Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$19.6M
2018$26.3M
2020$41.8M
2022$37.9M
2023$39.2M
2024$54.7M

How to apply for funding from Abbvie Foundation

Abbvie Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at abbviefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Abbvie Foundation

Does Abbvie Foundation accept grant applications?
Abbvie Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Abbvie Foundation fund?
Abbvie Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include The University of Chicago Medicine, The Blackbaud Giving Fund, The Blackbaud Giving Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Abbvie Foundation give in grants?
Abbvie Foundation reported $41.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $219.5M over 10,528 grants.
Where is Abbvie Foundation located?
Abbvie Foundation is based in North Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460827839.
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About this profile. This page is built from Abbvie Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Abbvie Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.