Abettor Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-7151571

The Abettor Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1998. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, the foundation functions as a grantmaking entity supporting a diverse range of charitable causes across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.5M

+12.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$332K

-25.7% YoY

Grant Count

+34.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-44.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abettor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds:

Education
Humanitarian causes
Arts and culture
Medical research
Religion and Judaism
Human services
Assistance for the needy, including food and education support
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

The foundation appears open to new applicants based on available information.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

New York
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Virginia
District of Columbia
California
Texas
Maryland
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Washington

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.4M (78%)

Maryland $155K (9%)

District of Columbia $91K (5%)

Illinois $55K (3%)

Washington $50K (3%)

Massachusetts $36K (2%)

Pennsylvania $13K (1%)

California $5K (0%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AlbanyBaltimoreBostonBriarcliff ManorBrooklynBrowns MillsBryn MawrChicagoDansvilleDenverDunn LoringEast PhiladelphiaElmsfordGarden ValleyHagerstownJerichoLittletonMontereyMontgomeryNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount	Year
Total Assets	$3,517,186	2024
Total Revenues	$660,733	2024
Total Expenses	$349,858	2024
Total Grants & Contributions	$320,897	2024
Investment Income & Dividends	$90,065	2024
Total Giving	$332,240	2024

Year-over-Year Growth:

Grants and contributions increased 7% from 2023 to 2024
Investment income and dividends increased 29.1% from 2023 to 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,517,186	$3,122,660	$2,956,169
Revenue	$660,733	$1,481,876	$36,375
Expenses	$349,858	$464,220	$384,359
Qualifying Distributions	$332,240	$447,372	$382,622
Net Investment Income	$322,972	$1,169,099	$36,375
Distributable Amount	$140,478	$119,387	$127,812

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

186 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uja - Federation of New York ($150,000), Israel Center for Excellence Educat ($50,000), Michael J Fox Foundation ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATION	$1,250
UJA - FEDERATION OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	RELIGIOUS	$150,000
Central Synagouge NEW YORK, NY	RELIGION	$10,000
CAMERA BOSTON, MA	EDUCATION	$5,000
ISRAEL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE EDUCAT CHICAGO, IL	EDUCATION	$50,000
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATION	$500
FREINDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE NEW YORK, NY	HUMANITARIAN	$500
SPCA OF WESTCHESTER BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY	HUMANITARIAN	$2,500
LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK, NY	ARTS	$6,000
THE CELL THEATRE NEW YORK, NY	ARTS	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Personnel:

Bernice Manocherian — Trustee (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)
Darel Benaim — Treasurer (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)

The foundation is also known as "Manocherian Bernice Ttee."

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BERNICE MANOCHERIAN	TRUSTEE	—	—
DAREL BENAIM	Treasurer	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Abettor Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds: • Education • Humanitarian causes • Arts and culture • Medical research • Religion and Judaism • Human services • Assistance for the needy, including food and education support • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Abettor Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 27 grants in 2024, totaling $332,240 in giving • Typical grant awards range from $15,000 to $180,000 • Recent notable grants include: • UJA - Federation of New York: $150,000 (religious) • Israel Center for Excellence Through Education: $50,000 (education) • Boston Camera Club: $5,000 (education) **Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $3,517,186 (as of 2024) • Total revenues: $660,733 (2024) • Total expenses: $349,858 (2024) • Investment income and dividends: $90,065…

Where does Abettor Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • New York • Boston • Chicago • San Francisco • Virginia • District of Columbia • California • Texas • Maryland • Illinois • Pennsylvania • Washington

What size grants does Abettor Foundation award?

In 2024, Abettor Foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $332K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Abettor Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Abettor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.