Abel Foundation Information

Providing financial support for non-profit organizations located in communities where NEBCO and its affiliated companies have operations. Since the beginning, the values of the Abel family have always included returning a measure of its success to the community through contributions. The first substantial gift from the Abel family was made in memory of George P. Abel, Sr. in 1944 to the newly formed University of Nebraska Foundation. As the success of the family business increased, more contributions were made to various organizations. George P. Abel Jr. incorporated the Abel Foundation in 1946 as an orderly means of coordinating the familys gifts. Since that time, the Abel Foundation has awarded a number of major gifts to Nebraska projects, which have greatly promoted the quality of life in Nebraska communities. At the Abel Foundation, we place a strong emphasis on post-secondary education. We support the improvement of teaching and learning in our community. We support programs to improve the awareness and use of human service programs. United Way agencies should not apply for program; funding for capital campaigns will be considered. We provide support for projects that enhance the community as a whole. Emphasis here would be for brick and mortar project requests.