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The Abington Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio  ·  EIN 341404854  ·  Private foundation

The Abington Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $35.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 270 individual grants from this funder — $6.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.8M
Total assets
270
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Abington Foundation funds

The Abington Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Financial EmpowermentFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involvedlgbtq people

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cleveland Zoological Society
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW PRIMATE FOREST IN 2024-25
Cleveland, OH$250K2024
The Centers for Families and Children
OVER TWO YEARS, FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE CLEVELAND CHRISTIAN HOME TO SERVE AS THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY CHILD WELLNESS CAMPUS AND WELC
Cleveland, OH$200K2024
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
TO DEVELOP A SUPPORT AND RETENTION PROGRAM FOR PRINCIPALS
Cleveland, OH$185K2020
Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CMSD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES.
Brecksville, OH$167K2020
Positive Education Program
TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN 2022-23
Cleveland, OH$167K2022
Lake View Cemetery Foundation
FOR PHASE III RESTORATION OF GARFIELD MEMORIAL
Cleveland, OH$150K2023
University Settlement
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW FACILITY
Cleveland, OH$150K2020
Urban Community School
FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER
Cleveland, OH$150K2020
Lake View Cemetery Foundation
OVER TWO YEARS FOR PHASE III OF THE RESTORATION OF THE GARFIELD MEMORIAL
Cleveland, OH$150K2024
Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and Technology
FOR THE CLE4SCI COLLABORATIVE FOR CMSD 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS IN 2022-23
Cleveland, OH$135K2022
Urban Community School
OVER TWO YEARS, TO CONSTRUCT AN ATHLETIC CENTER IN 2024-25
Cleveland, OH$125K2024
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
FOR PHASE II OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW FACILITIES AND EXHIBITS
Cleveland, OH$100K2020
Pre4cle
TO INCREASE CLEVELAND PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT THROUGH AN ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN IN 2022-23
Independence, OH$90K2022
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC CIVICS 2.0 PROGRAM COSTS IN THE 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEARS
Cleveland, OH$90K2023
The City Club of Cleveland
OVER TWO YEARS FOR A NEW HEADQUARTERS
Cleveland, OH$75K2023

The Abington Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.8M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.5M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from The Abington Foundation

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

“APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED THREE TIMES A YEAR; DEADLINES ARE DECEMBER 1; APRIL 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Abington Foundation

Does The Abington Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Abington Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Abington Foundation fund?
The Abington Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Cleveland Zoological Society, The Centers for Families and Children, Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Abington Foundation give in grants?
The Abington Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.9M over 270 grants.
Where is The Abington Foundation located?
The Abington Foundation is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341404854.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Abington 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 The Abington Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.