Abny Foundation Inc
ABNY Foundation Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY. The Association for a Better New York describes the Foundation as its philanthropic arm, established to support social, educational, and civic initiatives that improve quality of life across New York City’s five boroughs.
Abny Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Abny Foundation Inc gave $118K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,500
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,833
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,213,688
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abny Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website provides a grant application. For its 2026 grant program, applications are reviewed twice a year.
- Review Cycle
- October 31, 2026. The website lists award decisions for that cycle on November 30.
- Deadline
- October 31, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (ABNY Foundation General Grants 2026)
- Contact
Mailing address: 825 Eighth Avenue 35Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 370-5800
Website: https://abny.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Abny Foundation Inc
ABNY Foundation General Grants 2026
Abny Foundation Inc
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
ABNY Foundation Grant Program
Abny Foundation Inc
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
ABNY Foundation Grants
Abny Foundation Inc
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who Abny Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Design Trust for Public Space ($10K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website identifies the five boroughs of New York City as the geographic scope of its grant programs. The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Abny Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $245K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $118K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Design Trust for Public Space New York, NY | Workforce Development | $10,000 |
| Thrive for Life Prison Project Inc New York, NY | Safe Communities | $10,000 |
| Andromeda Community Initiative Long Island City, NY | Workforce Development | $7,500 |
| Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services (Bacdys) Brooklyn, NY | Safe Communities | $7,500 |
| Fort Greene Park Conservancy Brooklyn, NY | Safe Communities | $7,500 |
| Green City Force (GCF) Brooklyn, NY | Workforce Development | $7,500 |
| Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Foundation New York, NY | Small Business Innovation | $7,500 |
| Public Housing Community Fund New York City, NY | Workforce Development | $7,500 |
| The Acceleration Project (Tap) Scarsdale, NY | Small Business Innovation | $7,500 |
| The Inspired Community Project New York, NY | Workforce Development | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2024 filing says earnings from a board-designated endowment fund help support program activities, with distributions to the unrestricted general fund authorized through the operating-budget process.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,213,688 | $460,136 | $394,023 | $117,500 | 15 | $78,205 |
| 2023 | $2,111,262 | $382,348 | $465,740 | $200,000 | 20 | $18,838 |
| 2022 | $2,014,230 | $372,288 | $505,610 | $245,000 | 32 | $31,438 |
| 2021 | $2,543,125 | $795,494 | $623,409 | $205,000 | 16 | $345,793 |
| 2020 | $2,404,251 | $722,048 | $442,459 | $11,500 | Total only | $71,818 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide funds for social, educational, and civic initiatives that enhance quality of life in New York City’s five boroughs. Its 2024 filing says it funded nonprofit organizations and initiatives, policy-informing research, civic engagement, and educational programming for civically interested young professionals and women working in New York City.
For its 2026 grant program, the Foundation lists economic opportunity—career training, small businesses, entrepreneurship, and vibrant commercial districts—and civic engagement, including reducing barriers to participation through civic literacy and dialogue and cultivating future civic leaders.
Examples of grantees’ work include Design Trust for Public Space’s projects connecting city agencies, community groups, and private-sector experts to shape public spaces, and Green City Force’s training of young leaders for a green and inclusive economy. The Acceleration Project describes its work as supporting under-resourced small businesses, while Fort Greene Park Conservancy says it provides programming, maintenance, and advocacy for the park as a community resource.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $117,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $10,000, with a median of $7,500. The filing categorized grants under workforce development, safe communities, and small business innovation.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to Design Trust for Public Space for workforce development and $10,000 to Thrive for Life Prison Project for safe communities. The Foundation also awarded $7,500 each to the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Acceleration Project for small business innovation, and $7,500 each to Green City Force and The Trust for Governors Island for workforce development.
The Foundation’s website lists a $10,000 award for its 2026 grant program. Eligible applicants must be small or mid-size nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees providing direct services in New York City’s five boroughs, and must have 501(c) status or fiscal sponsorship from a registered 501(c)(3). For-profit organizations are ineligible. Grantees may receive awards for no more than three consecutive years; after three consecutive awards, they must wait one year before applying again. Grantees also receive access to select ABNY member events. The Foundation requires interim and final reports detailing progress and accomplishments during the award period.
The separate World Cup for All Community Grant Program awarded 30 community-based nonprofit organizations a total of $250,000 for community-centered fan activities and youth programming. Its stated award range was $5,000 to $15,000. The program’s March 13, 2026 deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Rubenstein as chairman; Alan Van Capelle as treasurer; Jennifer Raab, Jill Sung, Patricia Ornst, Robert Lehrman, Teresa Gonzalez, Travis Terry, and William C Rudin as directors; and Chad Purkey as interim executive director.
Abny Foundation Inc is led by Chad Purkey, Interim Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chad Purkey
Interim Executive Director
Vice President → Interim Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Rubenstein
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Raab
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lehrman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Rudin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Sung
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ornst
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Terry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Van Capelle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Melva Miller (2020–2023) — CEO & Secretary
- Former: Tonio Burgos (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dwight McBride (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Colacurcio (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Frances Resheske (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Stewart (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Hensley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Torres-Springer (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Abny Foundation Inc
How much does Abny Foundation Inc give each year?
Abny Foundation Inc gave $118K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $200K across 20 grants.
What is Abny Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Abny Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,833, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abny Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Abny Foundation Inc give grants?
Abny Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Long Island City, NY (2 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does Abny Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Abny Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Workforce Development" (7 grants), "Safe Communities" (4 grants) and "Small Business Innovation" (4 grants).
Who are Abny Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Abny Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Design Trust for Public Space ($10,000), Thrive for Life Prison Project Inc ($10,000) and Andromeda Community Initiative ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abny Foundation Inc?
Abny Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $460K.
What does Abny Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide funds for social, educational, and civic initiatives that enhance quality of life in New York City’s five boroughs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abny Foundation Inc?
The Foundation’s website provides a grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abny Foundation Inc's EIN?
Abny Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3601266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Abny Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/abny-foundation-inc-morg_8b532581214347cb879b5ea9e9153315
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