American Bar Endowment
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2384321
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $9.4MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $220MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, IN PACT, TO ADVANCE LEGAL STUDY AND RESEARCH AND TO PROMOTE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND UNIFORMITY OF JUDICIAL DECISION THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Aba Fund for Justice & Education | $3.8M | 2023 |
| American Bar Foundation | $3.8M | 2023 |
| California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice | $25K | 2023 |
| Code the Dream | $25K | 2023 |
| Home Is Here Nola | $25K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.abendowment.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.