Grants paid in 2025
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bike East BayOakland, CA | Community suport | $20K |
| UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | Community support | $10K |
| UC Berkeley School FundBerkeley, CA | Community support | $10K |
| GofundmeorgWest Hollywood, CA | Community support | $7,500 |
| Berkeley Food NetworkBerkeley, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fine InternationalTinton Falls, NJ | Community support | $5,000 |
| Berkeley High School DevelopmentBerkeley, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Longfellow Middle SchoolBerkeley, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR | Community support | $2,500 |
| WikipediaWashington, DC | Community support | $2,500 |
| NaysoBerkeley, CA | Community support | $1,000 |
| PropublicaNew York, NY | Community support | $1,000 |
| Big Give UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | Community support | $650 |
| Cycles of ChangeOakland, CA | Community support | $500 |
| Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA | Community support | $500 |
| City SideOakland, CA | Community support | $500 |
| Texas Lions CampKerrville, TX | Community service | $500 |
| Waterside WorkshopBerkeley, CA | Community support | $500 |
By state: California 12 · New Jersey 1 · Oregon 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Abeles Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, administered in care of Elizabeth Lutzker, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Abeles Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Abeles Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 18 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Abeles Foundation give?
California (12 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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