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Private Foundation
ABEL FOUNDATION
ABEL FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in LINCOLN, NE. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $4.4M, expenses of $4.2M, total assets of $14.1M. Imperigo tracks 432 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $12.3M.
EIN: 476041771
LINCOLN, NE
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.4M
Total Expenses$4.2M
Total Assets$14.1M
Grants Given432
Grant Total$12.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
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
Showing up to 5 of 432 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TREASURER
Bryan D Murray
DIRECTOR
Jack P Abel
PRESIDENT
James P Abel
DIRECTOR
John C Abel
DIRECTOR
Kayla Abel
DIRECTOR
Mary Abel
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.4M | $4.2M | $14.1M |
| 2024 | $3.8M | $4.1M | $14.0M |
| 2023 | $4.6M | $1.9M | $14.3M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.4M | $11.5M |
| 2021 | $1.7M | $659K | $11.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.7M to $4.4M (+159%), with total assets most recently reported at $14.1M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ, CA, IA, MN, MO, ND, and 4 other states.
AZCAIAMNMONDNENYTNVA
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