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