Ab Foundation

The AB Foundation is a registered UK charity (number 1152675), established in England and Wales to promote education globally for people of all ages, prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardship worldwide, and advance the orthodox Jewish religion for public benefit. Governed by a small team of unpaid trustees, it embodies traditional philanthropic values through direct, discretionary grantmaking without fundraising campaigns or trading activities, channeling endowed funds into aligned causes with a focus on measurable public benefit and international flexibility.

It prioritizes projects enhancing educational access, targeted poverty interventions for individuals and communities, and orthodox Jewish religious, educational, and community programs. Support spans project funding, program support, core costs, restricted and unrestricted grants, benefiting organizations globally that advance these aims, from small charities to medium-sized entities addressing financial hardship or religious life.

Eligibility is broad with no geographic, organizational income, size, or religious restrictions, welcoming initiatives anywhere in the world. However, it does not accept unsolicited applications; grants are awarded proactively at trustees' discretion on a rolling basis, with no published process, deadlines, or invitation mechanisms.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £25,000, occasionally up to £50,000, as evidenced by recent accounts showing £137,778 income and £139,570 expenditure. Distinctive for its generalist international remit, trustee-led selectivity, and unwavering commitment to orthodox Jewish traditions alongside secular education and poverty relief, it stands out by avoiding strategic frameworks or public case studies, ensuring all funding directly serves its core charitable objects.