Abraham and Sally Magid
Abraham and Sally Magid is a private foundation, based in Garden City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $732K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $494K. Net investment income was $423K.
Abraham and Sally Magid at a glance
In short: Abraham and Sally Magid gave $494K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $493,680
- +115.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,280
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,250
- Total assets
- $731,670
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Abraham and Sally Magid funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($320K). Together the top 6 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Abraham and Sally Magid gives
- Giving grew 1091% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $494K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $494K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $320,000 |
| The Soundboard Impact Foundation Inc Wayne, NJ | Unrestricted Contribution | $115,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| Shelter Rock Jewish Center Roslyn, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $4,500 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Greenvale, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $4,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $180 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $731,670 | $615,315 | $498,873 | $493,680 | 6 | $493,680 | $423,415 | $35,204 |
| 2024 | $936,905 | $338,741 | $233,003 | $229,000 | 3 | $229,000 | $199,481 | $43,473 |
| 2023 | $941,093 | $277,670 | $124,052 | $122,750 | 8 | $122,750 | $103,816 | $42,071 |
| 2022 | $825,949 | $125,729 | $44,373 | $41,448 | 10 | $41,448 | $5,425 | $38,303 |
| 2021 | $732,549 | $118,934 | $35,837 | $34,743 | 12 | $34,743 | — | $30,534 |
| 2020 | $507,418 | $181,441 | $27,800 | $22,380 | 10 | — | $78,690 | $20,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abraham and Sally Magid reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abraham and Sally Magid is led by Sally Magid, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Magid
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Abraham and Sally Magid
How much does Abraham and Sally Magid give each year?
Abraham and Sally Magid gave $494K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $229K across 3 grants.
What is Abraham and Sally Magid's typical grant size?
Abraham and Sally Magid's median grant in 2025 was $27,250, and its average grant was $82,280, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abraham and Sally Magid give grants?
Abraham and Sally Magid gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Abraham and Sally Magid give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abraham and Sally Magid's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abraham and Sally Magid's largest grantees?
Abraham and Sally Magid's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($320,000), The Soundboard Impact Foundation Inc ($115,000) and American Endowment Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham and Sally Magid?
Abraham and Sally Magid reported $732K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Abraham and Sally Magid's EIN?
Abraham and Sally Magid's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6187934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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