Abettor Foundation
Abettor Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 59 grants totaling $332,240, supporting organizations whose stated work includes religious and Jewish community activities, education, research, humanitarian services, and the arts.
Abettor Foundation at a glance
In short: Abettor Foundation gave $332K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $332,240
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,631
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,517,186
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Abettor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (516) 576-7050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abettor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA - Federation of New York ($150K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 195 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to Illinois, 15% to Maryland, 2% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Abettor Foundation gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2021) to $449K (2019). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $332K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA - Federation of New York New York, NY | Religious | $150,000 |
| Israel Center for Excellence Educat Chicago, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| American Sephardic Fed New York, NY | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Central Synagouge New York, NY | Religion | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center New York, NY | ARTS | $6,000 |
| Camera Boston, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Richard Tucker Music Foundation New York, NY | ARTS | $5,000 |
| Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | Humanitarian | $4,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,517,186 | $660,733 | $349,858 | $332,240 | 59 | $332,240 | $322,972 | $140,478 |
| 2023 | $3,122,660 | $1,481,876 | $464,220 | $447,372 | 44 | $447,372 | $1,169,099 | $119,387 |
| 2022 | $2,956,169 | $36,375 | $384,359 | $382,622 | 48 | $382,622 | $36,375 | $127,812 |
| 2021 | $4,177,962 | $799,787 | $349,875 | $321,225 | 27 | $321,225 | $35,503 | $161,171 |
| 2020 | $1,999,762 | $28,274 | $359,852 | $343,600 | 17 | — | $28,274 | $96,869 |
| 2019 | $1,646,340 | $25,577 | $476,138 | $449,200 | 35 | — | $25,577 | $85,809 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in religion, education, research, humanitarian causes, and the arts.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. SPCA of Westchester describes itself as a no-kill animal welfare organization focused on helping homeless, abused, and abandoned animals and preventing cruelty and neglect. Student Advocacy describes providing counsel and legal representation on education matters for students facing barriers to academic success. The American Museum of Natural History says its mission is to share knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. The American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, as well as human rights and democratic values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $332,240. Grants ranged from $15 to $150,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards included $150,000 to UJA - Federation of New York for religious purposes; $50,000 to Israel Center for Excellence Educat for education; and $50,000 to the Michael J Fox Foundation for research. Other notable grants included $25,000 to American Sephardic Fed for humanitarian purposes, $10,000 to Central Synagouge for religion, and $6,000 to Lincoln Center for the arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernice Manocherian as trustee and Darel Benaim as treasurer.
Abettor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernice Manocherian
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Darel Benaim
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abettor Foundation
How much does Abettor Foundation give each year?
Abettor Foundation gave $332K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $447K across 44 grants.
What is Abettor Foundation's typical grant size?
Abettor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $5,631, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abettor Foundation give grants?
Abettor Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (26 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Abettor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Abettor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (38 grants), "Education" (7 grants) and "Arts" (3 grants).
Who are Abettor Foundation's largest grantees?
Abettor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA - Federation of New York ($150,000), Israel Center for Excellence Educat ($50,000) and American Sephardic Fed ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abettor Foundation?
Abettor Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $332K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abettor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in religion, education, research, humanitarian causes, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abettor Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abettor Foundation's EIN?
Abettor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7151571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Abettor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Abettor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/abettor-foundation-morg_84958cf22d3947798ffd06b21981c478
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