Abel Foundation
Accepts applications
Abel Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.1 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $933,333. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.1 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$933,333
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 65 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 95 | $19.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.1 million | 92 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Co Max Rodenburg Abel Foundation PO Box 80268, Lincoln, NE 68501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 434-1212 |
| What to submit | Please refer to www.abelfoundation.org for information |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Abel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 86 | $4.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $58,334 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Capital campaign | $933,333 |
| Malone Community Center | Capital campaign | $750,000 |
| Lincoln Youth Complex | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Cultural Centers of Lincoln | Capital campaign | $333,333 |
| Lincoln Parks Foundation | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Nebraska Game & Parks Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Family Service Lincoln | Capital campaign | $83,333 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | General fund | $70,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | General fund | $66,200 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Northeast Family Center | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Lincoln Public Schoo | Program support | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Program support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Lincolnlancaster Cou | General fund | $36,000 |
| United Way of Lincolnlancaster Cou | General fund | $35,000 |
| National Audubon Societ | Capital campaign | $33,334 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Program support | $33,333 |
| YMCA of Lincoln NE | Capital campaign | $33,333 |
| Clinic With A Heart | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| United Way of Lincolnlancaster Cou | General fund | $30,000 |
| Ashland Area Foundation | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| I've Got A Name | General fund | $25,000 |
| Women's Care Center | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Asian Community & Cultural Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Malone Community Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Program support | $25,000 |
| Milkworks | General fund | $25,000 |
| Center for People in Need | General fund | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Program support | $20,000 |
| Kearney Area United Way | General fund | $20,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Lin | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mourning Hope Grief Center | Program support | $15,000 |
| LINKED2LITERACY | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lincolnlanc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Center for Immigrant & Refugee Adva | General fund | $15,000 |
| Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank | Program support | $15,000 |
| Angels Among US | General fund | $15,000 |
| Capital Humane Society | Program support | $12,709 |
| Lighthouse | Program support | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Abel
- Kayla Abel
- John C Abel
- Max Rodenburg
- Philip C Abel
- Mary Abel
- Bryan D Murray
- Jack P Abel
Questions people ask
Does Abel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Abel Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2025, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Abel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James P Abel (President), Kayla Abel (Director), John C Abel (Director) and Max Rodenburg (Vp/Sec) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Abel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.