Giving History
Jan 8, 2026
Annual Fund — Leadership Circle
Wire Transfer
Hard
$10,000
Mar 1, 2026
Capital Campaign — Building Fund
Via Hartwell Foundation (soft credit)
Soft
$25,000
Feb 14, 2025
Annual Fund — Leadership Circle
Check
Hard
$10,000
Nov 30, 2024
Endowment — Abramowitz Scholar Fund
Stock Transfer
Pledge
$15,000
Jan 12, 2024
Annual Fund — Leadership Circle
Wire Transfer
Hard
$8,500
2017–2023
18 additional gifts on record
Various funds and methods
Hard
$4,700
YearGivingGifts
2026
$10,000
1 gift
2025
$10,000
1 gift
2024
$15,000
2 gifts
2023
$8,500
1 gift
2022
$5,000
2 gifts
2021
$3,000
2 gifts
2017–20
$6,700
14 gifts
Moves Management
Cultivation
Phone Call
Apr 3, 2026
Spoke with Robert re: capital campaign naming opportunity for the new science wing. He expressed strong interest and asked for a proposal with naming details and gift range. Susan was traveling but Robert indicated she is equally enthusiastic.
Victoria Patterson · VP Development
In-Person Meeting
Feb 28, 2026
Lunch at Spiaggia with Robert and Susan. Discussed the capital campaign vision and toured the building plans. Both engaged and asking about impact metrics. Strong signal for a significant ask.
Victoria Patterson · VP Development
Next Step
Due May 20, 2026
Deliver naming proposal for science wing — $250,000 naming threshold. Schedule follow-up call for week of May 27.
Victoria Patterson · Assigned
Staff Notes
Research Note
Wealth screen updated — new real estate purchase in Lake Forest ($2.1M) suggests increased capacity. Consider upgrading ask range from $100K–$250K to $250K–$500K for capital campaign conversation. Recommend discussing with president before next meeting.
Bio Note
Robert retired from Abramowitz Capital in October — confirmed by LinkedIn. Now serving as Senior Advisor. Susan continues as partner at Lakeview Legal. Both are increasingly active in civic philanthropy per Chicago Tribune feature.
Wealth Screening
87
Propensity Score
Very High Capacity
Last screened Mar 15, 2026
Estimated Capacity
$500,000 – $1M
Real Estate Holdings
$4.2M estimated
Political Giving
$28,500 (last 4 cycles)
Other Nonprofit Giving
$185,000 lifetime (public)
Household & Relationships
SA
Susan M. Abramowitz
Spouse · Joint Household
$10,000
2026 YTD (joint)
HF
Hartwell Family Foundation
Foundation · Robert is Trustee
$25,000
2026 (soft credit)
JA
Jonathan Abramowitz
Son · Current Student
—
Not a donor
LC
Lakeview Capital Partners
Employer · Susan (Partner)
$15,000
2026 (separate record)
Contact Information
Primary Address
1842 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago, IL 60614
Seasonal Address
Lake Forest, IL (Jun–Aug)
Robert's Email
r.abramowitz@gmail.com
Susan's Email
sabramowitz@lakeviewlegal.com
Robert's Mobile
(312) 555-0182
Formal Salutation
Dear Robert and Susan
Envelope Name
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Abramowitz
Contact Preferences
Email — OK
Phone — OK (Robert mobile preferred)
Mail — OK (primary address)
Do Not Solicit via email — Susan only
Event Invitations — Yes (both)
Newsletter — Yes (both)
Preferred contact method: Phone (Robert) · Always contact through Robert first for major gift conversations.
Email Engagement
Last email received
Apr 28, 2026
Last opened
Apr 28, 2026
Last clicked
Mar 15, 2026
Open rate (12 months)
78%
Click rate (12 months)
34%
Opt-out status
Subscribed
Portfolio Assignment
Assigned Officer
Victoria Patterson
Portfolio Stage
Cultivation
Ask Amount (planned)
$250,000 – $500,000
Ask Timing
Q3 2026
Record Source
Alumni database · 2017
Last Modified
May 6, 2026 · V. Patterson