Abele Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 45-3795823 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$37M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | Grants | $1,600,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Wiscasset, ME | Operating funds/scholarship | $135,000 |
| Founding Forward | Philadelphia, PA | Operating | $124,000 |
| Ursinus College | Collegeville, PA | Operating funds | $19,812 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Operating | $12,000 |
| Freds Footsteps | Bryn Mawr, PA | Operating funds/scholarship | $10,000 |
| Union League Legacy Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Penn State | University Park, PA | Scholarships | $8,231 |
| Haddonfield Friends | Haddonfield, NJ | Operating | $7,500 |
| Pyc Music Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Operating funds/scholarship | $5,000 |
| Penn State | University Park, PA | Mahlet abera simu taye | $4,956 |
| Founding Forward | Philadelphia, PA | Rival golf classic sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Christ Church Preservation Trust | Philadelphia, PA | Operating | $3,000 |
| Mauna Kea Foundation | Kohala Coast, HI | Foundation | $2,500 |
| Norristown Page Turner | Norristown, PA | Operating | $2,000 |
| Experanze Health Center | Philadelphia, PA | Operating | $1,500 |
| Girard College Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Wissahickon Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Lucy Outreach | Camden, NJ | Operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,951,499 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,703,890 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610149349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3795823
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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