Abraham Foundation
Abraham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sioux Center, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $397 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $12.
Abraham Foundation at a glance
In short: Abraham Foundation gave $127K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,351
- +158.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,193
- +158.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $397
- -94.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Abraham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vibella Serves ($70K). Together the top 7 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Abraham Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $139K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vibella Serves Sioux Center, IA | Equipping Disadvantaged Individuals | $70,000 |
| Equipping Ministries International Cincinatti, OH | Equipping for Life-Changing Ministry | $48,099 |
| Atlas Group Sioux Center, IA | Ministry Outreach Center | $5,667 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Medical Care for in-Need Children | $1,150 |
| Partners Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | Equipping Disadvantaged Individuals | $1,010 |
| Luke Society Sioux Falls, SD | International Health Ministry | $800 |
| Katelyn's Fund Sioux Center, IA | Orphan Care and Adoption Aid | $625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $397 | $122,236 | $129,121 | $127,351 | 7 | $127,351 | $12 |
| 2024 | $7,282 | $48,640 | $50,811 | $49,291 | 7 | $49,291 | $16 |
| 2023 | $9,453 | $107,632 | $100,675 | $99,208 | 9 | $99,208 | $32 |
| 2022 | $2,496 | $87,054 | $90,293 | $89,093 | 4 | $89,093 | $8 |
| 2021 | $5,735 | $134,471 | $140,678 | $139,413 | 6 | — | $17 |
| 2020 | $11,942 | $111,041 | $133,167 | $132,008 | 8 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abraham Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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 $127K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 7 grants.
What is Abraham Foundation's typical grant size?
Abraham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,150, and its average grant was $18,193, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abraham Foundation give grants?
Abraham Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Center, IA (3 grants).
Does Abraham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Abraham Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Abraham Foundation's largest grantees?
Abraham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vibella Serves ($70,000), Equipping Ministries International ($48,099) and Atlas Group ($5,667), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham Foundation?
Abraham Foundation reported $397 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $122K.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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