The Jayne and Leonard Abess Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 20-0052304 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$818K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$21M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $255,000 |
| The New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | Community benefit | $200,000 |
| Miami Country Day School | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $100,000 |
| United Way of Miami-Dade | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $72,500 |
| Catholic Charities Legal Services | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | Miami Beach, FL | Community benefit | $28,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Community benefit | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of South Florida | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $25,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Garden | Coral Gables, FL | Community benefit | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Community benefit | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Botanical Center | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $10,000 |
| History Miami Museum | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $10,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Koloa, HI | Community benefit | $5,000 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | Miami, FL | Community benefit | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | Community benefit | $1,000 |
| The Richard Lapidus Endowed Scholarship | Coral Gables, FL | Community benefit | $1,000 |
| The Frederick Gunn School | Washington, CT | Community benefit | $500 |
| Junior League of Miami Inc | Coral Gables, FL | Community benefit | $175 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $818,175 | 18 |
| 2024 | $675,775 | 19 |
| 2023 | $645,535 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349103218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0052304
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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