The Clara Abbott Foundation Overview The Clara Abbott

The Clara Abbott Foundation Overview

The Clara Abbott Foundation is a charitable organization that exists solely for Abbott employees. They provide need-based financial assistance, and university-level scholarships. 2

Financial Assistance Disaster assistance The Foundation provides: § Emergency assistance for food, clothing and temporary shelter § Assistance to help repair or replace essential items Personal financial hardship The 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 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. 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. 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 The Foundation offers university-level scholarships to the dependent children of Abbott employees and retirees § 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.

Eligibility To be eligible for Foundation programs you must be: § A current Abbott employee with at least two years of continuous Abbott service (or two years from date of Abbott acquisition) § A former Abbott employee who--on their last day of employment--was at least 50 years old with a minimum of 10 years of continuous Abbott service. These employees 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. 6

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 7

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