The Abraham Foundation
The Abraham Foundation is a public charity based in New York, New York. It supports efforts to protect threatened animals, including wildlife conservation, care and rehabilitation for rescued animals, and initiatives intended to protect animal habitats.
The Abraham Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abraham Foundation gave $197K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,477
- +415.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,748
- +466.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,488,072
- -21.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Abraham Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 232 East 62Nd Street, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (310) 741-7036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Abraham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wildlife Madagascar ($110K). Together the top 10 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (63%), New York (22%), Ohio (8%), Montana (5%), and North Carolina (3%). The foundation’s program descriptions also identify work in northern Thailand, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Malawi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Abraham Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $197K.
*2022: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Madagascar San Diego, CA | Wildlife Conservation | $109,800 |
| Boscobel Garrison, NY | Wildlife Conservation | $20,000 |
| Lukuru Wildlife Research F Circleville, OH | Wildlife Conservation | $15,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | Wildlife Conservtaion | $12,677 |
| Gibbon Conservancy Center Santa Clarita, CA | Wildlife Conservation | $10,000 |
| Polar Bears International Bozeman, MT | Wildlife Conservation | $10,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | Human Rights | $5,000 |
| Food Bank For New York Cit New York, NY | Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| Friends of Bonobos Durham, NC | Wildlife Conservation | $5,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver New York, NY | Community Outreach | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,488,072 | $1,831,437 | $2,403,721 | $197,477 | 10 | $91,048 |
| 2024 | $3,159,799 | $2,966,752 | $1,179,275 | $38,345 | 11 | $72,013 |
| 2023 | $1,513,879 | $1,823,208 | $1,867,082 | $8,550 | 4 | $23,240 |
| 2022* | $1,149,156 | $820,196 | $1,256,665 | $91,591 | 10 | $4,941 |
| 2021 | $1,580,625 | $1,790,598 | $1,319,102 | $1,086,524 | Total only | $108 |
| 2020 | $923,752 | $1,353,695 | $1,049,369 | $796,325 | Total only | $1,922 |
| 2019 | $619,426 | $735,676 | $438,919 | $270,881 | Total only | $7,233 |
*2022: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is “to protect threatened animals, wild and domestic, who have no voice of their own.”
Its 2025 filing describes support for the Save Elephant Foundation’s work at Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, including construction of an animal hospital, elephant rescue and rehabilitation, and expanded protected habitat. It also describes support for a related initiative assisting communities transitioning toward tourism. Other program descriptions cover biodiversity and species conservation in Madagascar, fencing and other infrastructure intended to reduce human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka, and wildlife protection and ecosystem preservation in Malawi.
Among its 2025 grantees, Wildlife Madagascar describes its work as protecting Madagascar’s biodiversity through collaborative efforts. Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation says it conducts wildlife research, public education, and species conservation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ohio. Wild Bird Fund describes providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to New York City wildlife and educating New Yorkers about local wildlife. Polar Bears International says it works to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Gibbon Conservation Center describes its mission as ensuring the long-term survival of threatened gibbons through education and advocacy. Friends of Bonobos says it works to protect bonobos and their rainforest home through rescue, sanctuary, rewilding, and community partnerships. The foundation also made grants for human rights and community outreach in 2025.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $197,477 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $109,800, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest listed grants were $109,800 to Wildlife Madagascar, $20,000 to Boscobel, $15,000 to Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation, and $12,677 to Wild Bird Fund. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Gibbon Conservation Center and Polar Bears International, and $5,000 each to Fistula Foundation, Food Bank For New York City, Friends of Bonobos, and God’s Love We Deliver.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Abraham as FounderCEO and Nikki Giacobazzi as CoFounderExecutive D. It also lists Olivia Anderson as Communications Manager and the following directors: Christina Kapoor, Gregory Colbert, Lindsay McLain, Will Feldman, Trista Vidovich, Teresa Harbaugh, and Wendy Surber.
The Abraham Foundation's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory Colbert
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Kapoor
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay McLain
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Feldman
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Harbaugh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trista Vidovich
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Surber
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Giacobazzi
Cofounderexecutive D
Vice President → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Cofounderexecutive D, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$97K (2021) → $150K (2025)
Olivia Anderson
Communications Manager
Key Employee → Communications Manager, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $75K (2025)
Nancy Abraham
Founderceo
President → Founderceo, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arnold Moss (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Donnellan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Loreen La Penna (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Nikki Giacobazzi (CoFounderExecutive D). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Abraham Foundation
How much does The Abraham Foundation give each year?
The Abraham Foundation gave $197K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $38K across 11 grants.
What is The Abraham Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abraham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,748, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Abraham Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Abraham Foundation give grants?
The Abraham Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Abraham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Abraham Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wildlife Conservation" (6 grants).
Who are The Abraham Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abraham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wildlife Madagascar ($109,800), Boscobel ($20,000) and Lukuru Wildlife Research F ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Abraham Foundation?
The Abraham Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does The Abraham Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is “to protect threatened animals, wild and domestic, who have no voice of their own.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Abraham Foundation?
The Abraham Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check abrahamfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Abraham Foundation's EIN?
The Abraham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0139596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Abraham Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-abraham-foundation-morg_8f7f42c579e94dbfb5b6e4a9532910bf
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