Abbott Fund
Annual Giving
$17.4M-12% YoY
Grants
62
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
60
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Abbott Fund was established by Abbott in 1951 as a philanthropic foundation. The Abbott Fund partners to help build healthier communities and collaborates to deliver impactful solutions with the goal of program sustainability. Abbott's purpose has been consistent for more than 130 years: We help people live fuller lives through better health.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Abbott invests in innovative ideas that expand access to health care, strengthen communities where they live and operate, and promote science and health education. Supports arts and culture, education, water conservation, health, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, tropical diseases, hunger, nutrition, disaster relief, human services, community development, science, children, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged people.
How to Apply
Abbott Fund does not accept unsolicited grant applications. All funding is by invitation only.
Does Not Fund
Abbott Fund will not provide philanthropic support to organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$17.4M
Grants
62
Median
$50K
States
12
$19.9M
Grants
61
Median
$40K
States
14
$20.9M
Grants
55
Median
$75K
States
15
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$24K
25th Pctile
$238K
75th Pctile
$8.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $24K and $238K.
Largest Recent Grants
$8.0M
2024
American Online Giving Foundation Inc
FL · Employee Giving Campaign
$1.7M
2024
The Global Fund
The Laboratory Systems Integration Fund (LSIF)-Catalytic Fund
$1.1M
2024
University Of The Pacific
CA · Diabetes Educational Pathways and Direct Services in Stockton
$600K
2024
The Joffrey Ballet
IL · Endowed Fund to Support the Abbott Academy Director, Joffrey Academy of Dance
$500K
2024
Erie Family Health Center Inc
IL · Comprehensive Support for Non-Communicable Diseases Outside the Exam Room and Supports for Social Drivers of Health through a Comprehensive Ecosystem of Care
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.