Clara Abbott Foundation
Historical FunderAbbott Park, Illinois · EIN 36-6069632 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,453,538 and $8,085,652.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE CLARA ABBOTT FOUNDATION DOMESTI |
|---|---|
| Address | SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA ONE SCHOLARSHIP, WAY, SAINT PETER MN 56082 |
| Phone | 8479371090 |
| CLARAABBOTT@SCHOLARSHIPAMERICA.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION IS ACCESSED AND COMPLETED THROUGH THE CLARA ABBOTT FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT HTTPS://CLARA.ABBOTT.COM/SAMPLE-PAGE-2/SCHOLARSHIP-2/. INFORMATION REQUESTED INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO APPLICANT AND PARENT(S) NAMES, ADDRESS, TOTAL NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS, TOTAL FAMILY INCOME, OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS APPLICABLE, AND SCHOOL INFORMATION. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED OR UPLOADED TO THE APPLICATION: PARENT(S) INCOME DOCUMENTS, THE FIRST TWO PAGES OF THE PARENT(S) FEDERAL US 1040 TAX RETURN (FOR U.S. ONLY), AND MOST RECENT SCHOOL GRADE REPORT. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15TH |
| Restrictions | ONE PARENT MUST BE A CURRENT ABBOTT EMPLOYEE WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF SERVICE AS OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OR A RETIREE OF ABBOTT WHO IS AT LEAST 50 YEARS OF AGE WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE. STUDENT MUST BE A LEGAL DEPENDENT, UNMARRIED, AGE 17-24 AS OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, AND CURRENTLY IN COLLEGE, OR EQUIVALENT OR EXPECTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE, OR EQUIVALENT. NO STUDENTS OF HIGH EARNERS RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Aid and Educational Seminars See Statement 15 | Abbott Park, IL | General assistance | $8,085,652 |
| Scholarship Grants See Statement 15 | Abbott Park, IL | Educational assistance | $4,453,538 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,539,190 | 2 |
| 2023 | $10,852,363 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6069632
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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