Harold Abel and Iris T Abel
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $153K. Net investment income was $292K.
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel at a glance
In short: Harold Abel and Iris T Abel gave $153K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $153,131
- +38.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,141
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,636,062
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% 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 Harold Abel and Iris T Abel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Michigan University ($35K). Together the top 7 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harold Abel and Iris T Abel gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $76K (2021) to $197K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations Various, PA | Charitable Gift | $59,975 |
| Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, MI | Charitable Gift | $35,000 |
| Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Gift | $25,256 |
| Prism Gay Men and Allies Royal Oak, MI | Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable Gift | $7,500 |
| Wdet Detroit Public Radio Detroit, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,400 |
| Detroit Yacht Club Foundation Detroit, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Norml Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,636,062 | $292,314 | $156,331 | $153,131 | 8 | $153,531 | $291,900 | $89,003 |
| 2024 | $1,510,414 | $121,551 | $113,808 | $110,608 | 7 | $111,008 | $121,151 | $89,877 |
| 2023 | $1,508,330 | $-84,094 | $88,715 | $85,595 | 7 | $85,985 | $24,572 | $83,230 |
| 2022 | $1,687,052 | $95,986 | $199,540 | $196,740 | 8 | $197,090 | $95,636 | $91,219 |
| 2021 | $1,805,114 | $418,636 | $78,556 | $75,856 | 7 | $76,156 | $418,636 | $95,732 |
| 2020 | $1,467,504 | $18,774 | $113,066 | $108,916 | 7 | — | $28,907 | $87,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold Abel and Iris T Abel reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence W. Abel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew R. Abel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Harold Abel and Iris T Abel
How much does Harold Abel and Iris T Abel give each year?
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel gave $153K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 7 grants.
What is Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's typical grant size?
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $19,141, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold Abel and Iris T Abel give grants?
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Harold Abel and Iris T Abel give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (8 grants).
Who are Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's largest grantees?
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's largest 2025 grantees include Central Michigan University ($35,000), Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel ($25,256) and Prism Gay Men and Allies ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harold Abel and Iris T Abel?
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's EIN?
Harold Abel and Iris T Abel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6332726. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Harold Abel and Iris T Abel funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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