Abako Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarlsbad, California · EIN 81-1120403 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,343 and $4,203.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koutiala Seydoubougou Elementary School | Koutiala, ML | Abako Foundation remains dedicated to improving literacy levels at four schools in Koutiala Mali However political unrest has hindered our… | $9,582 |
| Karunodaya Foundation | Gaya, IN | Our three-year partnership with the Karunodaya Foundation in Gaya India continued to flourish in 2025 During two visits to India in 2025 we… | $4,203 |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 23 | Cuernavaca, MX | This small writing project in a middle school in Cuernavaca Mexico aims at improving basic writing skills The 241 students work with a book… | $2,137 |
| Sharada Shri Public School | Bengalore, IN | Each year this project honors teachers for their outstanding performance throughout the school year Abako sponsored a one-day recreational… | $1,918 |
| Abako Yucatan Alumni | Conkal, MX | Abako remains an ally to schools that have participated in our two-year literacy or reading programs Maintaining an active role in… | $1,343 |
| Shantidham Home for Women | DistSaharanpurSarswa, IN | This recent Abako initiative supports a community of 40 women who have been abandoned by their families and stigmatized by society Abako… | $659 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($11,369). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,211 | 13 |
| 2024 | $63,430 | 10 |
| 2023 | $134,836 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621429349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1120403
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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