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The Abell Foundation Inc

Baltimore, Maryland  ·  EIN 526036106  ·  Private foundation

The Abell Foundation Inc is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.6M in annual giving against $373.0M in assets. This page documents the 1,481 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Abell Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$373.0M
Total assets
1,481
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Abell Foundation Inc funds

The Abell Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, criminal justice, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Community ImprovementCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareSubstance Use & Recovery

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Thread Inc
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$400K2022
Citywide Youth Development Center for Urban Families Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$400K2020
Vehicles for Change Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$390K2020
The Ingenuity Project
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$370K2020
Ingenuity Project Inc
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$370K2023
Ingenuity Project Inc
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$370K2022
Center for Urban Families Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$300K2022
Thread Inc
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$300K2020
Center for Urban Families Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$300K2020
Morgan State University Foundation
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ADDICTION
Baltimore, MD$300K2020
Center for Urban Families Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$300K2023
Center for Urban Families Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$300K2024
University of Maryland Baltimore
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ADDICTION
Baltimore, MD$300K2024
Fund for Educational Excellence
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$285K2020
Emerging Technology Centers Inc
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$270K2020

The Abell Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$12.2M
2022$13.0M
2023$13.7M
2024$12.7M

How to apply for funding from The Abell Foundation Inc

From The Abell Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANT REQUESTS ARE CONSIDERED 5 TIMES PER YEAR. PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR THE SCHEDULE.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at abell.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Abell Foundation Inc

Does The Abell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Abell Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Abell Foundation Inc fund?
The Abell Foundation Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Thread Inc, Citywide Youth Development Center for Urban Families Inc, Vehicles for Change Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Abell Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Abell Foundation Inc reported $12.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $51.5M over 1,481 grants.
Where is The Abell Foundation Inc located?
The Abell Foundation Inc is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 526036106.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Abell 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 The Abell Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.