James J and Sharon R Abel Foundation
Invitation OnlyCleveland Heights, Ohio · EIN 26-1248696 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$95K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
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
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General fund | $28,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $8,400 |
| Gesu Church | University Heights, OH | General fund | $8,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $7,000 |
| Carmel of the Holy Family | Cleveland Hts, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Phoenix Cda | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $4,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | General fund | $4,500 |
| Legatus | Rockford, MI | General fund | $4,300 |
| St Ignatius High School | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $3,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland | Pepper Pike, OH | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Financial Executive Research | Morristown, NJ | General fund | $2,000 |
| Beaumont School | Cleveland Heights, OH | General fund | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Wellesley Hills, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $750 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Res | Bethesda, MD | General fund | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Alexandria, VA | General fund | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | General fund | $500 |
| Catholic Relief Svc | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,950 | 24 |
| 2023 | $88,700 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349101980
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1248696
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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