The May P. & Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust was established under the will of May Patterson Abreu in honor of her husband, Francis, who died in 1969. May and Francis Abreu were prominent citizens in Atlanta and Sea Island, Georgia.

May Abreu was Atlanta's first "Woman of the Year" in 1943, and she was celebrated for her numerous charitable deeds. She not only gave to countless individuals, but her good will extended to organizations such as the Humane Society of Atlanta and Glynn County, St. Joseph's Infirmary (now St. Joseph's Hospital) and the American Red Cross.

Francis was a renowned architect who emphasized Spanish and Mediterranean influences in his architectural style. His influence can be seen in Fort Lauderdale, as well as The Cloister Hotel on Sea Island, Georgia. The playwright Eugene O'Neill lived in an Abreu-designed home.

The Abreu legacy continues as the Abreu Charitable Trust benefits others by providing grants to arts and cultural programs, education, health associations, human services and children and youth services in the metro Atlanta area only. Forms of support include capital campaigns, program development, seed money and matching funds.

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The Foundation does not approve requests for
operating or grants to individuals.