ABEL FOUNDATION
LINCOLN, NE, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-6041771
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
LINCOLN, NE, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-6041771
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The ABEL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $3.9 million across 97 grantees in the filing year 2024, with significant funding directed to Nebraska, Montana, and New York. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER
$1.3M
19%

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$1.1M
16%
LINCOLN YOUTH COMPLEX
$625K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
95
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ABEL FOUNDATION?
Yes. ABEL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does ABEL FOUNDATION give?
ABEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Montana, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ABEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ABEL FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ABEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ABEL FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ABEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ABEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , and LINCOLN YOUTH COMPLEX. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ABEL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting ABEL FOUNDATION’s website.
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