Abako Foundation

What they fund

schoolreadinglibrarymaterialsabakoliteracymiddlebooks

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Gram Jagat2 grants · $115,855
• Koutiala Mali Co Dadougou Coulibaly1 grant · $31,000
• Co Ms Sudha Varghese1 grant · $28,000
• Dadougou Coulibaly1 grant · $22,000
• Koutiala Seydoubougou Elementary School2 grants · $21,882
• Acanceh School District 0162 grants · $15,552
• Yaxcaba School District 171 grant · $13,915
• Vasquez Ms1 grant · $10,685
• Mendez Ms1 grant · $8,510
• Secundaria Venustiano Carranza2 grants · $7,373

Giving over time

Grant history

All 51 reported grants, largest first.

• $63,310

  Gram Jagat · 2022

  Implementation training testing and research of the Library Literacy Program in 13 schools in G

• $52,545

  Gram Jagat · 2023

  Literacy Library Progrm for 14 schools added Ghelore Community School in Gaya Bihar India

• $31,000

  Koutiala Mali Co Dadougou Coulibaly · 2023

  Textbooks school supplies for 3 elementary schools Koko Koumbri and Seydougoubou in Kout

• $28,000

  Co Ms Sudha Varghese · 2024

  3rd yr of the Literacy and Library Program The program works with over 3000 students and 60 teachers We provide books teaching and training materials and weekly work in the school library along with the teachers

• $22,000

  Dadougou Coulibaly · 2022

  Emergency School Supplies for 3 elementary schoolsKoko Koumbri and Seydougoubouin Koutiala Ma

• $13,915

  Yaxcaba School District 17 · 2022

  Literacy Library Project for seven preeschools with 420 Mayanspeaking students

• $12,300

  Koutiala Seydoubougou Elementary School · 2024

  1st yr of the Literacy and Library Program involved building the library room training and coaching teachers facilitating library activities providing books and teaching materials and meeting with educational officials … read all1st yr of the Literacy and Library Program involved building the library room training and coaching teachers facilitating library activities providing books and teaching materials and meeting with educational officials and school management committee members Weekly monitoring visits less
• $10,685

  Vasquez Ms · 2022

  Setting up and equipping a middle school library for the first phase of implementation of a Reading

• $9,582

  Koutiala Seydoubougou Elementary School · 2025

  Abako Foundation remains dedicated to improving literacy levels at four schools in Koutiala Mali However political unrest has hindered our ability to visit schools and train teachers and staff locally Despite these chal… read allAbako Foundation remains dedicated to improving literacy levels at four schools in Koutiala Mali However political unrest has hindered our ability to visit schools and train teachers and staff locally Despite these challenges teachers persevere under difficult conditions and Abako continues to support them by providing vibrant library spaces filled with books and practical resources In 2025 Abako traveled to Senegal to train staff and acquire books and materials for our only active school library Looking ahead to 2026 we aim to open three additional libraries if circumstances permit Abako is committed to fostering literacy development in public and community elementary schools Over the past year we have equipped the library with new materials hosted a childrens day celebration and plan to further honor teachers contributions in 2026 less
• $8,510

  Mendez Ms · 2022

  Setting up and equipping a middle school library to support the implementation of a Reading Program

• $7,832

  Acanceh School District 016 · 2023

  Literacy Library Program for 3 Mayanspeaking preschools This project entails 14 fully equip

• $7,720

  Acanceh School District 016 · 2022

  Literacy Library Project for three preeschools with 350 Mayanspeaking students This project enta

• $6,874

  Preschool District 017 Co Geovany Ek · 2023

  2nd phase of the Literacy and Library Program in 8 Mayanspeaking schools with

• $6,570

  Alvarez Ms · 2022

  Setting up and equipping a middle school library to support the implementation of a Reading Program

• $6,422

  Secundaria Jose Leon Borjorques Co Haydee Suarez · 2023

  nd phase of the Reading Project through the school library for a middle school This

• $6,137

  Secundaria Venustiano Carranza · 2024

  1st 18 mo of the Reading Project implementation will be at this middle school Teacher capacity building online and in person books teaching materials and games and regular monitor visits by the Abako team

• $6,136

  Secundaria Cuautemoc Co Jose Hernandez · 2023

  1st year the Reading Project in a Middle School The process includes the

• $5,714

  Secundaria Tecnica Pesquera No8 Cof Gladiz Montalvo · 2023

  1st yr of the Reading Project in a Middle SchoolCreation of a school library teacher capacity buil

• $5,550

  Borjorques Ms · 2022

  Setting up and equipping a middle school outdoor library to support the implementation of a Reading

• $5,161

  Secundaria Cuautemoc · 2024

  1st 18 mo of the Reading Project implementation Teacher capacity building online and in person books teaching materials and games and regular monitor visits by the Abako team

• $5,005

  Educacion Inicial Indigena · 2025

  This pilot Childhood Education project supports mothers caretakers and children ages 0-3 Our goal is to guide and accompany mothers as they introduce their children to their first words in both Mayan and Spanish Mothers… read allThis pilot Childhood Education project supports mothers caretakers and children ages 0-3 Our goal is to guide and accompany mothers as they introduce their children to their first words in both Mayan and Spanish Mothers become primary language teachers by creating visual materials in both languages They draw simple vocabulary words in 5-7 domains and engage their children as language experts in a natural context-driven way Abako offers teacher training parent workshops drawing notebooks colored pencils classroom furniture and other necessary supplies Abako staff regularly visit the project sites to monitor progress and provide ongoing teacher training less
• $5,000

  Beachside Learning Lab - Cristine Carrier Schmidt · Carlsbad, CA · 2023

  Grant given for testing materials for students w dyslexia who need help w phonological ortho sk

• $4,977

  Secundaria Venustiano Carranza Co Tefy Novelo · 2023

  1st year Reading Project in a Middle SchoolCreation of a school library teacher c

• $4,203

  Karunodaya Foundation · 2025

  Our three-year partnership with the Karunodaya Foundation in Gaya India continued to flourish in 2025 During two visits to India in 2025 we forged important collaborations to support the 29 schools participating in the … read allOur three-year partnership with the Karunodaya Foundation in Gaya India continued to flourish in 2025 During two visits to India in 2025 we forged important collaborations to support the 29 schools participating in the Literacy and Library Program launched by Abako in 2022 Abako sponsored a Teachers Day celebration visited 15 school sites led a week-long capacity-building workshop for the 15-member staff and held library sessions in five schools working closely with Karunodaya staff and local teachers We also purchased and delivered stationery and sports equipment for all program schools Additionally Abako visited a new Karunodaya initiative in 11 small villages near Gaya aimed at helping young women complete their education and develop leadership skills While this project is still in the exploratory phase we have already provided materials and equipment to support the staff In 2026 Abako plans to deepen our involvement in this promising new initiative less
• $4,155

  Hunab-Ku Preeschool · 2023

  Literacy and Library Program in a Mayanspeaking preschool Childrens book and teaching materials

• $4,000

  Sadio Sogoba and Sekou Kante · 2022

  Two two academic professional scholarship for two English teachers BA and MA respectively

• $3,787

  Secundaria Tecnica Pesquera No8 · 2024

  1st 18 mo of the Reading Project implementation will be at this middle school Teacher capacity building online and in person books teaching materials and games and regular monitor visits by the Abako team

• $2,586

  Educacion Inicial Indigena Valladol · 2024

  Pilot language development program aims to involve 150 Mayan mothers to help their infants and toddlers develop language skills in Maya and Spanish simultaneously during the first three years of life as they attend Chil… read allPilot language development program aims to involve 150 Mayan mothers to help their infants and toddlers develop language skills in Maya and Spanish simultaneously during the first three years of life as they attend Childhoold Education Centers in Mayan-speaking communities We are training teachers and mothers in basic interaction skills to support vocabulary acquisition sound recognition and motor skils less
• $2,438

  Secundaria Tecnica · 2025

  The Reading Program second and final year benefited 300 middle school students Its purpose was to foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth while teaching strategies to enhance reading comprehens… read allThe Reading Program second and final year benefited 300 middle school students Its purpose was to foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth while teaching strategies to enhance reading comprehension The program sought to raise literacy awareness by establishing a school library providing book and teaching material donations organizing writing contests and conducting regular Abako visits to monitor progress and ensure the library remained an open welcoming space for the entire school community less
• $2,435

  Cbtis 80 · 2022

  Books and materials for reading club in a high school

• $2,260

  Hunab-Ku Ps · 2022

  Books and teaching materials for the ongoing reading project called Ko one ex baxal yeetel xo

• $2,137

  Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 23 · 2025

  This small writing project in a middle school in Cuernavaca Mexico aims at improving basic writing skills The 241 students work with a book that target discrete writing skills from sentence structure to paragraph format… read allThis small writing project in a middle school in Cuernavaca Mexico aims at improving basic writing skills The 241 students work with a book that target discrete writing skills from sentence structure to paragraph formation and organization These students have demonstrated strong reading skills but now they need to transfer all the knowledge into writing their thoughts and ideas Abako provides books and paper materials for the project implementation less
• $1,918

  Sharada Shri Public School · 2025

  Each year this project honors teachers for their outstanding performance throughout the school year Abako sponsored a one-day recreational retreat for 70 teachers and four teacher assistants on the outskirts of Bangalor… read allEach year this project honors teachers for their outstanding performance throughout the school year Abako sponsored a one-day recreational retreat for 70 teachers and four teacher assistants on the outskirts of Bangalore India The group visited an ecological park where they relaxed reconnected with each other and nature and showcased their talents in a planned talent show The day was filled with laughter goodwill community building and heartfelt recognition for the tireless work these teachers do daily for 750 low-income students less
• $1,890

  Hunab Ku Preschool · 2024

  This Alumni Preschool serves students in a highly marginalized area Their efforts to work with parents and children earned our support this year We provided 155 books diverse teaching materials and even constructed a wh… read allThis Alumni Preschool serves students in a highly marginalized area Their efforts to work with parents and children earned our support this year We provided 155 books diverse teaching materials and even constructed a wheel chair ramp for handicapped students less
• $1,500

  University of Warwick · 2022

  Professional Grant for Graduate Work in the United Kingdom

• $1,391

  Secundaria 44 Alfredo Barrera Vazquez Co Cesar Martin · 2023

  2nd phase of the Reading Project thru the school library for a middle school T

• $1,343

  Abako Yucatan Alumni · 2025

  Abako remains an ally to schools that have participated in our two-year literacy or reading programs Maintaining an active role in supporting reading initiatives beyond Abako direct involvement is essential for program … read allAbako remains an ally to schools that have participated in our two-year literacy or reading programs Maintaining an active role in supporting reading initiatives beyond Abako direct involvement is essential for program longevity To this end Abako continues to provide books and teaching materials to schools guided by regular progress reports less
• $1,293

  Escuela Technica #23 & Cedex Natiala Galvan Lopez · 2024

  New project for middle school & high school students who are having difficulties with Spanish They are natives but have low literacy and reading skills Abako has partnered up with two schools in Morelos to pilot this in… read allNew project for middle school & high school students who are having difficulties with Spanish They are natives but have low literacy and reading skills Abako has partnered up with two schools in Morelos to pilot this initiative to introduce students to low-level reading materials while addressing high impact literacy skills using the book called Atrapate en la lectura Book 1 This project will last the entire 2024-25 school year and we hope to see game-changing results within six months less
• $1,236

  Secundaria Venustiano Carranza · 2025

  The Reading Program second and final year benefited 250 middle school students Its purpose was to foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth while teaching strategies to enhance reading comprehens… read allThe Reading Program second and final year benefited 250 middle school students Its purpose was to foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth while teaching strategies to enhance reading comprehension The program sought to raise literacy awareness by establishing a school library providing book and teaching material donations organizing writing contests and conducting regular Abako visits to monitor progress and ensure the library remained an open welcoming space for the entire school community less
• $1,230

  Jose Leon Borjorques Middle School · 2024

  This alumni school participated in the Abako Reading Program for two school years and we decided to support their reading efforts with incoming freshman by providing books to help them succeed in basic reading skills

• $1,135

  Marina Buenorostro · 2022

  Attend training at ECOSUR to learn how to set up an organic farming initiative to work with women in

• $1,046

  Cbtis 80 · 2024

  Alumni High School Reading Club received a little support from Abako in the way of materials for their reading activities this school year They are examplary in their reading commitment therefore we will support them wh… read allAlumni High School Reading Club received a little support from Abako in the way of materials for their reading activities this school year They are examplary in their reading commitment therefore we will support them whenever possible less
• $1,011

  Cbtis 80 Co Yerili Munoz · 2023

  nd phase of the Reading Club at a high school where students participate in t

• $1,000

  Secundaria Cuautemoc · 2025

  The Reading Program second and final year benefited 300 middle school students Its purpose was to foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth while teaching strategies to enhance reading comprehens… read allThe Reading Program second and final year benefited 300 middle school students Its purpose was to foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth while teaching strategies to enhance reading comprehension The program sought to raise literacy awareness by establishing a school library providing book and teaching material donations organizing writing contests and conducting regular Abako visits to monitor progress and ensure the library remained an open welcoming space for the entire school community less
• $1,000

  Sadio Sogoba · 2023

  Professional scholarship to finish a Masters Degree program in Education in Mali

• $841

  Escuela Telesecundaria · 2025

  This small project in a Telesecundaria in the highlands of Guerrero Mexico aims to improve basic reading and writing skills through a discrete-teaching approach that targets specific foundational areas The 63 students h… read allThis small project in a Telesecundaria in the highlands of Guerrero Mexico aims to improve basic reading and writing skills through a discrete-teaching approach that targets specific foundational areas The 63 students have been given books and materials to implement the project goals less
• $659

  Shantidham Home for Women · 2025

  This recent Abako initiative supports a community of 40 women who have been abandoned by their families and stigmatized by society Abako provides monthly physical care offering small but meaningful comforts snacks blank… read allThis recent Abako initiative supports a community of 40 women who have been abandoned by their families and stigmatized by society Abako provides monthly physical care offering small but meaningful comforts snacks blankets personal care items and soon carefully curated books While identifying literacy levels has proven challenging Abako is committed to collaborating with the community to ensure these women have access to reading and visual materials to enrich their free time less
• $487

  Secundaria Estatal Rircardo Flores · 2023

  2nd phase of the Reading project for the library for a middle schoolThis phase required more books

• $439

  Cedex · 2025

  This small night school project in Cuernavaca Mexico targets basic literacy skills for students who for diverse reasons have dropped out of regular classrooms This night school serves about 50 students ages 14-37 who ne… read allThis small night school project in Cuernavaca Mexico targets basic literacy skills for students who for diverse reasons have dropped out of regular classrooms This night school serves about 50 students ages 14-37 who need to earn their high school diploma The project supplies books and learning materials so that teachers can focus on academic and emotional needs Abako intervention is discrete and temporary but we monitor progress as needed less
• $410

  Escuaela Secundaria Tecnica 13 · 2025

  In September 2025 Abako began collaborating with a rural middle school in Acanceh Mexico where a dedicated librarian launched a reading club with just six students The club has since expanded to 185 members and Abako ha… read allIn September 2025 Abako began collaborating with a rural middle school in Acanceh Mexico where a dedicated librarian launched a reading club with just six students The club has since expanded to 185 members and Abako has partnered with the school to provide additional books and sponsor writing contests The club now offers regular activities that encourage reading and writing both within the school and the wider community Abako looks forward to continuing this partnership throughout the year less
• $292

  Marlin Silva · 2023

  Professional Examination Grant