THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC
Baltimore, MD, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
52-6036106
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Baltimore, MD, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
52-6036106
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Abell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that actively engages in grantmaking, having distributed a total of $13.4 million across 519 grantees in 2024. The foundation primarily focuses its funding efforts in Maryland, Washington D.C., and New York, and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the foundation's profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CIVIC WORKS INC
$2.3M
3%

CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC
$2.2M
3%

The Ingenuity Project Inc
$2.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
391
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC give?
THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC awarded about 390 grants, totaling nearly $13.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 520 grantees. Recent grantees include CIVIC WORKS INC, CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC, and The Ingenuity Project Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC’s website.
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