Abraham Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sioux Center, IA EIN: 68-0597256

Abraham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sioux Center, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $11.

Abraham Foundation at a glance

In short: Abraham Foundation gave $94K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$94,307
-25.9% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
5
-28.6% vs 2025
Average grant
$18,861
+3.7% vs 2025
Median grant
$4,000
Total assets
$1,596
+302.0% vs 2025
Primary geography
Ohio (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Abraham Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

Equipping Ministries International: $82KEquipping MinistriesInternational$82KGuiding Star: $7KGuiding Star$7KRising Arrows: $4KRising Arrows$4KAtlas Group: $2KAtlas Group$2KSpecial Olympics: $176Special Olympics$176

The largest 2026 recipient was Equipping Ministries International ($82K). Together the top 5 received $94K.

Grant Size Distribution

32 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

Sioux CenterCincinattiAlvordNew YorkGrand RapidsGrimesOrange CityPellaSioux FallsColorado SpringsKansas CityRock Rapids

How Abraham Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K8 grants2020 6 grants2021 4 grants2022 9 grants2023 7 grants2024 7 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $139K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $94K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Equipping Ministries International Cincinatti, OHEquipping for Life-Changing Ministry$81,631
Guiding Star Orange City, IASupport for Disadvantaged Families$7,000
Rising Arrows Sioux Center, IAProgramming for Disadvantaged Kids$4,000
Atlas Group Sioux Center, IAMinistry Outreach Center$1,500
Special Olympics Grimes, IAAthletics for Disabled Individuals$176
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2026$1,596$97,381$96,182$94,3075$94,307$11
2025$397$122,236$129,121$127,3517$127,351$12
2024$7,282$48,640$50,811$49,2917$49,291$16
2023$9,453$107,632$100,675$99,2089$99,208$32
2022$2,496$87,054$90,293$89,0934$89,093$8
2021$5,735$134,471$140,678$139,4136—$17
2020$11,942$111,041$133,167$132,0088——

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Abraham Foundation's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Cheryl Hulstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Hulstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Hulstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kirk Hulstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kraig Hulstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Sheryl Hulstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Abraham Foundation

How much does Abraham Foundation give each year?

Abraham Foundation gave $94K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $127K across 7 grants.

What is Abraham Foundation's typical grant size?

Abraham Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $18,861, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Abraham Foundation give grants?

Abraham Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Center, IA (2 grants).

Does Abraham Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Abraham Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Abraham Foundation's largest grantees?

Abraham Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Equipping Ministries International ($81,631), Guiding Star ($7,000) and Rising Arrows ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Abraham Foundation?

Abraham Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $97K.

What is Abraham Foundation's EIN?

Abraham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0597256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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