Kahn-Abeles Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kahn-Abeles Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Mirage, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,300 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,300
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,250 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,525 | 27 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $74,250 | 24 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $75,300 | 20 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Kahn-Abeles Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kahn-Abeles Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $30,250 |
| California | 7 | $26,750 |
| New York | 3 | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opoa Legal Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Isi (Isfc) | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sauvie Island Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NRDC | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Mirabella Portland | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Trust for Public Land | Charitable | $3,500 |
| ACLU of Illinois | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Adl | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Animal Samaritans | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Charitable | $750 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | Charitable | $500 |
| The Kindred Spirit Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Oklahoma State University | Charitable | $300 |
| Scapoose High School | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome G Abeles
- James J Abeles
- Keith D Abeles
- Katherine Topaz
Questions people ask
Does Kahn-Abeles Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kahn-Abeles Foundation give?
$75,300 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Kahn-Abeles Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerome G Abeles (President & Director), James J Abeles (Treasurer and Director), Keith D Abeles (Secretary and Director) and Katherine Topaz (Director).
What does Kahn-Abeles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.