The Clara Abbott FoundationOverview

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The Clara Abbott Foundation is a charitable organization that exists solely for Abbott employees. They provide need-based financial

assistance, and university-level scholarships.

Financial Assistance

Disaster assistanceThe Foundation provides: Emergency assistance for food, clothing

and temporary shelter Assistance to help repair or replace

essential items

Personal financial hardshipThe Foundation provides help with basic needs: Housing costs such as mortgage, rent and

utilities Medical expenses remaining after

insurance coverage Funeral expenses Food and clothing

A Bridge to a Brighter Future

After waiting for several months, Ann was scheduled to receive a liver transplant. To afford the procedure, she and her family sold assets and borrowed money, but were unable to come up with the full amount.

The Foundation provided the additional dollars to cover the remaining cost of the procedure.

After falling three stories, David learned he was paralyzed. Unable to care for himself, David needed to fly home to his family to begin treatment.

The Foundation covered the costs of a special medical flight to bring David home, and provided funds for special-needs equipment.

An earthquake tore through Juan’s community putting his house at risk of collapse. The Foundation assisted with home repair costs to ensure Juan and his family had a safe living environment.

Collin was struggling to make his monthly financial obligations after his wife lost her job. The Foundation paid for several months of rent and utilities while Collin’s wife found new employment.

Scholarships

Grants are awarded to those most in need

Awards are for first-time undergraduate degrees for children ages 17-24

Scholarships help pay for college-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, and room & board

Application availability and deadlines vary throughout the world. To see your country’s deadline visit clara.abbott.com, or click here

The Foundation offers university-level scholarships to the dependent children of Abbott employees and retirees

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Eligibility

To be eligible for Foundation programs, you must be a current employee with at least two years of continuous Abbott service (or two years from date of Abbott acquisition)

Employees who are at least 50 years old, with a minimum of 10 years of continuous Abbott service on their last day of employment, may retain lifetime eligibility for Foundation services

For complete eligibility information, visit clara.abbott.com

THE CLARA ABBOTT FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE CLARA ABBOTT FOUNDATION IS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO THE CLARA ABBOTT FOUNDATION’S POLICIES AND IS INDEPENDENT FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY ABBOTT LABORATORIES. STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY AND AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE CLARA ABBOTT FOUNDATION’S SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.

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Contact Us

Clara Abbott Foundation Phone: 001-847-937-1090

If translation is required: Dial 1-847-937-1090 and press 5 to access a translator The translator will facilitate contact with The Foundation

Website: clara.abbott.com Several languages available

All contact with The Foundation is confidential

Please contact us with any questions you may have about our services.

We’re here if you need us.