Kahn-Abeles Foundation
Kahn-Abeles Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Mirage, California. Its 2025 filing reports $75,300 in grants to charitable organizations and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations; it does not conduct direct charitable activities or make program-related investments.
Kahn-Abeles Foundation at a glance
In short: Kahn-Abeles Foundation gave $75K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Oregon. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,300
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,765
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $804,158
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kahn-Abeles Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26 Fincher Way, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: (760) 770-6877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kahn-Abeles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Opoa Legal Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (40%) and California (36%), followed by New York (10%), Wisconsin (7%), and Illinois (5%). These figures describe the locations of 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kahn-Abeles Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $81K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opoa Legal Center Tigard, OR | Charitable | $20,000 |
| ISI (Isfc) Sebastopol, CA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund East Troy, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sauvie Island Center Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Mirabella Portland Portland, OR | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| ACLU of Illinois Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $804,158 | $167,095 | $93,646 | $75,300 | 20 | $75,300 | $148,749 | $74,579 |
| 2024 | $730,709 | $138,208 | $90,536 | $74,250 | 24 | $74,250 | $121,922 | $69,636 |
| 2023 | $680,461 | $90,647 | $94,086 | $80,525 | 27 | $80,525 | $77,086 | $60,843 |
| 2022 | $683,900 | $35,491 | $73,116 | $57,200 | 22 | $57,200 | $19,575 | $65,704 |
| 2021 | $721,525 | $114,128 | $77,547 | $61,750 | 23 | $61,750 | $98,331 | $70,221 |
| 2020 | $685,413 | $65,434 | $67,596 | $53,650 | 25 | — | $51,488 | $62,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kahn-Abeles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes classical music and scholarships, animal welfare, charitable giving in desert communities, and services to people in Chicago’s Garfield Park. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $75,300. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to OPOA Legal Center, $12,500 to ISI (ISFC), $5,000 each to Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund and Sauvie Island Center, and $4,000 to NRDC.
Other reported 2025 grants included $3,500 to Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic, $1,000 to Animal Samaritans, $750 to Desert Community Foundation, and $500 to Breakthrough Urban Ministries. Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic describes its mission as providing classical music to the area and funds for charitable purposes and scholarships. Animal Samaritans says it focuses on compassion for animals, particularly dogs and cats, and reducing the suffering and overpopulation of abandoned and unwanted pets. Desert Community Foundation describes its role as encouraging and facilitating charitable giving in desert communities. Breakthrough Urban Ministries describes itself as a faith-based organization providing services in Garfield Park and working to build connections, develop skills, and open opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerome G Abeles as president and director; James J Abeles as treasurer and director; Keith D Abeles as secretary and director; and Katherine Topaz as director.
Kahn-Abeles Foundation is led by Jerome G. Abeles, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerome G. Abeles
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Abeles
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith D. Abeles
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Topaz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Styre (2020–2021) — Director
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 Kahn-Abeles Foundation
How much does Kahn-Abeles Foundation give each year?
Kahn-Abeles Foundation gave $75K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 24 grants.
What is Kahn-Abeles Foundation's typical grant size?
Kahn-Abeles Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,765, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kahn-Abeles Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does Kahn-Abeles Foundation give grants?
Kahn-Abeles Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (36%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Palm Desert, CA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Kahn-Abeles Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Kahn-Abeles Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are Kahn-Abeles Foundation's largest grantees?
Kahn-Abeles Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Opoa Legal Center ($20,000), ISI (Isfc) ($12,500) and Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kahn-Abeles Foundation?
Kahn-Abeles Foundation reported $804K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kahn-Abeles Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes classical music and scholarships, animal welfare, charitable giving in desert communities, and services to people in Chicago’s Garfield Park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kahn-Abeles Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kahn-Abeles Foundation's EIN?
Kahn-Abeles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3556784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kahn-Abeles Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kahn-Abeles Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kahn-abeles-foundation-morg_b06d4407eb5249178a82e8344384cb03
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