The Abdole Foundation
The Abdole Foundation is a private foundation, based in Caro, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K.
The Abdole Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abdole Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,843
- +77.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,355
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $53,500
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Abdole Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan State University ($7K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($2,089), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Abdole Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 287% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $14K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $6,604 |
| Naama Troy, MI | Medical | $1,500 |
| Aaaai Milwaukee, WI | Medical | $650 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,089 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,500 | $9,000 | $17,142 | $10,843 | 8 | $10,843 | — | $3,775 |
| 2023 | $61,642 | $31,820 | $10,710 | $6,100 | 6 | $6,100 | — | $3,352 |
| 2022 | $40,532 | $9,600 | $29,541 | $14,125 | 15 | $14,125 | — | $3,069 |
| 2021 | $60,473 | $16,821 | $22,265 | $10,300 | 9 | $10,300 | — | $3,413 |
| 2020 | $93,307 | $24,490 | $14,468 | $3,840 | 5 | — | $13,772 | $2,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abdole Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abdole Foundation is led by Mutee H. Abdole MD, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mutee H. Abdole MD
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Abdole Foundation
How much does The Abdole Foundation give each year?
The Abdole Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is The Abdole Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abdole Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $550, and its average grant was $1,355, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Abdole Foundation give grants?
The Abdole Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (6%).
Does The Abdole Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Abdole Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (4 grants).
Who are The Abdole Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abdole Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan State University ($6,604), Naama ($1,500) and Aaaai ($650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($2,089), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Abdole Foundation?
The Abdole Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Abdole Foundation's EIN?
The Abdole Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3691874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Abdole Foundation 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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