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Abra Prentice Foundation Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363092281  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Abra Prentice Foundation Inc has awarded $11.1M across 164 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Shelburne Farms. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$41.6M
Total assets
164
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Abra Prentice Foundation Inc funds

Abra Prentice Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Abra Prentice Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Shelburne Farms
THIS PAYMENT IS EARMARKED FOR RESTORATION OF THE BREEDING BARN
Shelburne, VT$500K2022
The Salvation Army
COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT
Chicago, IL$500K2020
Fidelity Charitable (donor Advised Fund)
GENERAL DISTRIBUTIONS
Cincinnati, OH$475K2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository
COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT
Chicago, IL$250K2020
American National Red Cross
COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT
Chicago, IL$250K2020
Massachusetts General Hospital
EARMARKED FOR PRODUCTION OF MORE THAN BLUE, A FILM DOCUMENTARY ON POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION
Boston, MA$250K2022
Shelburne Farms
EARMARKED FOR THE ANNUAL FUND FOR THEIR SUSTAINABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FARM PROGRAMS
Shelburne, VT$250K2024
Environmental Law & Policy Center
EARMARKED FOR THE GREAT LAKES AND MIDWEST WILD AND NATURAL PLACES PROTECTION PROJECT
Chicago, IL$200K2024
Environmental Law & Policy Center
EARMARKED FOR THE GREAT LAKES AND MIDWEST WILD AND NATURAL PLACES PROTECTION PROJECT
Chicago, IL$200K2023
Fidelity Charitable (donor Advised Fund)
GENERAL DISTRIBUTIONS
Cincinnati, OH$188K2022
Public Broadcasting Systems Foundation
EARMARKED FOR PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES PROGRAMS
Arlington, VA$175K2024
Public Broadcasting Systems Foundation
EARMARKED FOR PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES PROGRAMS
Arlington, VA$175K2023
Chicago Jesuit Academy
EARMARKED FOR 2 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TWO INCOMING 5TH GRADERS (CLASS OF 2026).EARMARKED FOR 4 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TWO INCOMING 5TH GRADER
Chicago, IL$167K2024
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
Chicago, IL$150K2024
Franciscan Outreach
EARMARKED FOR SERVICES NEEDED FOR THE HOMELESS ON WEST AND SOUTH SIDES OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL$150K2024

Abra Prentice Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.4M
2022$2.8M
2023$2.8M
2024$3.1M

How to apply for funding from Abra Prentice Foundation Inc

Abra Prentice Foundation Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Abra Prentice Foundation Inc

Does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc'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 Abra Prentice Foundation Inc fund?
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Shelburne Farms, The Salvation Army, Fidelity Charitable (donor Advised Fund). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Abra Prentice Foundation Inc give in grants?
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 164 grants.
Where is Abra Prentice Foundation Inc located?
Abra Prentice Foundation Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363092281.
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About this profile. This page is built from Abra Prentice Foundation Inc'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 Abra Prentice Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.