Abra Prentice Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3092281 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$71.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $100,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Earmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programs | $250,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for the great lakes and midwest wild and natural places protection project | $200,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Systems Foundation | Arlington, VA | Earmarked for pbs great performances programs | $175,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for 2 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2026).earmarked for 4 full scholarships for two incoming 5th… | $166,750 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | Continued support for the summer bridge program | $150,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for services needed for the homeless on west and south sides of chicago | $150,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for phase II of restoring indian ridge marsh on chicagos southwest side | $125,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Earmarked for windy city harvest program for urban gardens | $100,000 |
| Compass to Care | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for access life program, travel services for children to access cancer treatment. | $100,000 |
| Food Runners | San Francisco, CA | Earmarked for general operating support to feed the hungry in san francisco | $100,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Earmarked for continued support of pullman parks development and establish trails | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Support for the prepared meals program | $100,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for the 2025 season of chicago stories | $100,000 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for support for young, homeless, and high-risk mothers | $75,000 |
| Recipe for Change | Winnetka, IL | Earmarked for operating support for the culinary programing for the incarcerated | $75,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for support for food and comprehensive services to homeless women | $75,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | Earmarked to serve, nurture, and educate at-risk children | $62,500 |
| Friends of the Il Nature Preserve | Crystal Lake, IL | Earmarked for stewardship of the illinois nature preserve | $60,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for renewed support of its instrumental music and vocal program | $55,000 |
| The Center of Concern | Des Plaines, IL | Earmarked for services which include housing, counseling, and support for seniors | $55,000 |
| American Writers Museum | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for lead sponsorship for its write in program | $50,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Support for the homeless teens including housing, wellness and career services programs. | $50,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | Earmarked for free wheelchairs to people in developing countries | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for the chicago river eco-warriors (crew) volunteer program | $50,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Earmarked for camp neeka, and teen intensive outreach program | $50,000 |
| Safe Families (Lydia) Association | Chicago, IL | In support child abuse program and to assist families in chicago | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Support for veteran led crisis intervention program | $50,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support for free tutoring program | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington DC, DC | Earmarked for monarch pollinator gardens | $50,000 |
| Bandwith | Chicago, IL | Arts ensemble programming for underserved kids | $50,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Earmarked for support for the homeless including health and wellness services programs | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Chicago, IL | Earmarked to sponsor one of cps K-8 whole school programs focusing on financial literacy & work readiness and additional park districts | $35,000 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Normal, IL | Earmarked for operating support to provide meaningful programs for disabled | $35,000 |
| Kids Equipment Network | Itasca, IL | Earmarked for equipment programs and an administrative salary | $30,166 |
| Luster Learning Institute | Highland Park, IL | Earmarked for mindfulness-based social programs in chicago public schools. | $25,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | Earmarked for career academy for the developmentally disabled | $25,000 |
| Hope for the Day | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for suicide prevention and education | $25,000 |
| Old Irving Park Community Clinic | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for support to provide healthcare for uninsured adults on chicagos northwest side. | $25,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Gurnee, IL | Earmarked for general operating support of the childrens program | $25,000 |
| Dreams Are Possible | Bloomington, IL | Support for training program for disenfranchised women | $25,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Earmarked for the annual fund for their sustainable and educational farm programs | $750,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for 4 full scholarships for two incoming 5th graders (class of 2030) | $320,250 |
| Recipe for Change | Winnetka, IL | Earmarked for operating support for the culinary programing for the incarcerated | $225,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | Earmarked to serve, nurture, and educate at-risk children | $187,500 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for services needed for the homeless on west and south sides of chicago | $150,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for phase II of restoring indian ridge marsh on chicago's southwest side | $125,000 |
| Compass to Care | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for access life program, travel services for children to access cancer treatment. | $100,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for renewed support of its instrumental music and vocal program | $55,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Earmarked for support for the homeless including health and wellness services programs | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Chicago, IL | Earmarked to sponsor one of cps' K-8 whole school programs focusing on financial literacy & work readiness and additional park districts | $35,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | Earmarked for "career academy" for the developmentally disabled | $25,000 |
| Old Irving Park Community Clinic | Chicago, IL | Earmarked for support to provide healthcare for uninsured adults on chicago's northwest side. | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,059,416 | 52 |
| 2023 | $2,800,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101968
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3092281
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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