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Abraham Foundation

EIN 30-0139596 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Abraham Foundation is on a mission to protect threatened animals, wild and domestic, who have no voice of their own.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
2
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$150,000, cofounderexecutive d

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $138,300 spent. The Abraham Foundations largest initiative supports the work of the Save Elephant Foundation in northern Thailand at Elephant Nature Park. Funding in 2025 supported the completed construction of a state-of-the art animal hospital,expanding veterinary capacity for rescued elephants and other sanctuary animals. Additional funding supported elephant rescue operations, rehabilitation, and continued land expansion to provide greater protected habitat for formerly captive elephants. The program advances humane alternatives to exploitative elephant tourism while ensuring long-term care and protection for rescued elephants. A supplementary grant of 16,200 supported a related initiative assisting communities transitioning toward tourism.
  2. The Foundation supported conservation initiatives protecting Madagascars unique biodiversity through the work of Wildlife Madagasca Funding helped advance habitat protection and species conservation programs in critical ecosystems across Madagascar, one of the worlds most biologically diverse regions. Efforts focus on safeguarding endangered wildlife and supporting sustainable conservation practices that benefit both ecosystems and surrounding communities.
  3. Centre for Conservation Research Sri Lanka The Foundation provided funding to Centre for Conservation Research for conservation initiatives addressing human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka. Funding supported the development of government-managed fencing and related conservation infrastructure designed to protect both rural communities and wild elephant populations. The project contributes to long-term coexistence strategies between people and elephants in high-conflict regions.
  4. $1 spent. The Foundation supported conservation programs implemented by Wildlife Action Group Malawi,focusing on wildlife protection and ecosystem preservat
  5. Expenses: $1.00 including grants of: $119730.00 Revenue: $49901.00
  6. The Foundation supported conservation programs implemented by Wildlife
  7. Action Group Malawi,focusing on wildlife protection and ecosystem preservat

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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