The Abeles Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 30-0024271 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
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.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike East Bay | Oakland, CA | Community suport | $20,000 |
| UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $10,000 |
| UC Berkeley School Fund | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $10,000 |
| Gofundmeorg | West Hollywood, CA | Community support | $7,500 |
| Berkeley Food Network | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fine International | Tinton Falls, NJ | Community support | $5,000 |
| Berkeley High School Development | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Longfellow Middle School | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | Community support | $2,500 |
| Wikipedia | Washington DC, DC | Community support | $2,500 |
| Nayso | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $1,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Community support | $1,000 |
| Big Give UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $650 |
| Cycles of Change | Oakland, CA | Community support | $500 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Community support | $500 |
| City Side | Oakland, CA | Community support | $500 |
| Texas Lions Camp | Kerrville, TX | Community service | $500 |
| Waterside Workshop | Berkeley, CA | Community support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,650 | 18 |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0024271
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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