Morton S Abelson Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-6149634 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$93K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$830K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Northwest Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Sparky Productions | Telluride, CO | General support | $7,500 |
| Anti Defamation League | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Back Bay Ringers | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General support | $3,250 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $1,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Foundation | Telluride, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $250 |
| Josselyn Clinic | Northbrook, IL | General support | $250 |
| Project K-9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | General support | $200 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General support | $200 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General support | $200 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $160 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,010 | 23 |
| 2024 | $39,410 | 18 |
| 2023 | $58,660 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640709349100919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6149634
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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