The William S. Abell Foundation supports qualified, tax-exempt organizations, regardless of religion or affiliation, providing aid to people in need in Washington, D.C. and counties specified in requirements.

Our Core Mission: The Foundation primarily awards grants quarterly to help the hungry, intellectually disabled, homeless, abused women and children, and to assist at-risk pregnant women in delivering and caring for their infants. Grants typically do not exceed $25,000.

Additionally, the Foundation makes grants by:

  • Our Cultural Initiative in June and December by The Margaret Abell Powell Fund for classical ballet and traditional theater. Please Note: No applications for MAPF funding will be accepted in 2009.
  • Our Strategic Initiative throughout the year to programs that help end and prevent homelessness for those most vulnerable.

All applicants must follow these four steps:

  1. Review our requirements, application checklist, and deadlines.
  2. Complete our online eligibility review: Am I Eligible?
  3. If eligible, review How to Apply and submit letter of intent with  Abortion Counseling Disclosure Statement and required documents.
  4. If letter of intent is approved, submit application through our our online application tool, or by email, or mail.