Abraham & Freida Hochberg
Abraham & Freida Hochberg is a private foundation based in North Bethesda, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations whose work involves Jewish community and heritage, Holocaust education and remembrance, and aging.
Abraham & Freida Hochberg at a glance
In short: Abraham & Freida Hochberg gave $26K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,500
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,275
- -57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $344,475
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abraham & Freida Hochberg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6116 Executive Boulevard 500, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 770-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abraham & Freida Hochberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Capital Jewish Museum ($6K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (43%), Maryland (36%), New York (11%), Virginia (8%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Abraham & Freida Hochberg open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $25K (2021) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Jewish Museum Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Jewish Federation North Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Laffell School White Plains, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Council on Aging Arlilngton, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Makom FKA Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Rockville, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | Charitable | $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 | $344,475 | $36,191 | $40,009 | $25,500 | 20 | $25,500 | $28,890 | $25,756 |
| 2023 | $350,402 | $37,145 | $43,462 | $29,800 | 10 | $29,800 | $29,961 | $25,639 |
| 2022 | $356,058 | $21,457 | $41,939 | $27,950 | 18 | $27,950 | $13,174 | $28,726 |
| 2021 | $375,553 | $29,306 | $38,443 | $24,804 | 20 | $24,804 | $21,508 | $28,485 |
| 2020 | $382,322 | $13,884 | $37,268 | $25,208 | 20 | — | $11,426 | $24,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abraham & Freida Hochberg reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 went to a range of charitable organizations. Among them, the Bender JCC of Greater Washington describes its mission as welcoming community diversity and offering programming inspired by Jewish heritage. The National Council on Aging describes its work as advancing older adults’ health and financial security. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust. MAZON describes itself as a Jewish-values-inspired national advocacy organization working to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $25,500 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $6,000, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $6,000 to Capital Jewish Museum, $5,000 to Jewish Federation, $2,500 each to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Bender JCC of Greater Washington, and $2,000 each to Washington Hebrew Congregation, The Laffell School, and the National Council on Aging. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Makom, $500 each to the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Anti-Defamation League, and $250 to Yad Vashem.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilyn Hammerman as president and Philip Hochberg as secretary.
Abraham & Freida Hochberg is led by Marilyn Hammerman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Hammerman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Philip Hochberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarita Zell (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Marilyn Hammerman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Abraham & Freida Hochberg
How much does Abraham & Freida Hochberg give each year?
Abraham & Freida Hochberg gave $26K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
What is Abraham & Freida Hochberg's typical grant size?
Abraham & Freida Hochberg's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,275, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abraham & Freida Hochberg that year got $1K on average.
Where does Abraham & Freida Hochberg give grants?
Abraham & Freida Hochberg's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (36%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Rockville, MD (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Abraham & Freida Hochberg give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Abraham & Freida Hochberg's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are Abraham & Freida Hochberg's largest grantees?
Abraham & Freida Hochberg's largest 2024 grantees include Capital Jewish Museum ($6,000), Jewish Federation ($5,000) and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham & Freida Hochberg?
Abraham & Freida Hochberg reported $344K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Abraham & Freida Hochberg fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among them, the Bender JCC of Greater Washington describes its mission as welcoming community diversity and offering programming inspired by Jewish heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abraham & Freida Hochberg?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abraham & Freida Hochberg's EIN?
Abraham & Freida Hochberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1720569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abraham & Freida Hochberg accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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