What kinds of expenses can The Foundation help with?

The Foundation provides short-term grants to help with basic needs expenses. We encourage anyone who is struggling to afford their essential expenses to apply for assistance.

Below are some examples of expenses we can assist with, as well as some we are not able to support.

We may be able to help with expenses such as: 

  • Food and clothing
  • Medical and dental
  • Mortgage and rent
  • Essential home repairs
  • Essential utilities (such as water, electricity)
  • Transportation expenses (including vehicle repairs)
  • Expenses related to special needs
  • Property taxes
  • Other short-term expenses

Foundation does NOT help with expenses such as:

    • Expenses related to extended family members such as parents or siblings
    • Reimbursement of any payment or purchase
    • Vacations
    • Non-essential repairs or improvements
    • Non-essential utilities (internet, cable, etc.)
    • Optional/elective medical or dental treatments
    • Long-term financial solutions
    • New home construction
    • Second homes
    • Luxury items
    • Expenses covered by insurance
    • Weddings
    • Other non-essential expenses

We’re ready to help

For Abbott employees, retirees, and their families, The Clara Abbott Foundation is here to provide compassionate, confidential support in times of need.

In order to provide financial assistance or scholarships, we need to fully understand your situation. Therefore, personal information and various documentation will be requested and required throughout the process. In some cases, we will verify information with HR or Abbott.

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Have you been impacted by a disaster?

Please contact us at +1-847-937-1090 or 1-800-972-3859 or email us at AskClara@abbott.com.

Before applying, we ask that you consider three things:
  1. Review the eligibility requirements:
  2. Be prepared to be open, honest, and forthcoming about your specific needs and situation throughout the process.
  3. Any misrepresentation of a situation, including fraud, deceit, or concealment with regard to information on an application or obtained during the consultation process will have consequences as defined by the Abbott Business Code of Conduct.