Abraham Family Foundation
The Abraham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Costa Mesa, California. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $1,298,294, with major awards going to Coptic Orthodox churches and related organizations.
Abraham Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Abraham Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,298,294
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,331
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $886,660
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abraham Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Andersen 611 Anton Blvd 1200, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (949) 751-8336
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abraham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles ($559K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 92 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Virginia, 3% to New York, 3% to New Jersey, and 1% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Abraham Family Foundation gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles Irvine, CA | General | $558,500 |
| Saint John the Baptist Cop Orth Church Oxnard, CA | General | $316,200 |
| St Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Irvine, CA | General | $130,094 |
| Coptic American Friendship Assn (Cafa) Centreville, VA | General | $63,500 |
| Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church Santa Ana, CA | General | $38,000 |
| Take Heart Old Bethpage, NY | General | $33,000 |
| St Samuel the Confessor Cop Relief Org Danville, CA | General | $30,000 |
| CFS Newport Beach, CA | General | $30,000 |
| St Mary & St Mercurius Cop Orth Church Belleville, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Las Vegas, NV | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $886,660 | $946,674 | $1,325,275 | $1,298,294 | 19 | $1,304,151 | $419,301 | $91,887 |
| 2023 | $1,542,483 | $823,809 | $1,266,616 | $1,252,245 | 17 | $1,256,834 | $313,499 | $108,142 |
| 2022 | $2,199,617 | $402,105 | $1,148,469 | $1,123,665 | 16 | $1,132,507 | $83,389 | $145,705 |
| 2021 | $3,377,742 | $513,595 | $1,052,015 | $1,032,500 | 19 | $1,032,741 | $169,956 | $199,417 |
| 2020 | $3,916,162 | $198,752 | $1,184,587 | $1,126,900 | 21 | — | $148,293 | $231,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abraham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for Coptic Orthodox churches and other charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Take Heart Inc. describes its mission as spiritually encouraging, equipping, and financially supporting local leaders serving persecuted Christians. Two Mites describes its charitable activities as providing food and medication to people with incomes below twice the poverty line.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,298,294. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $558,500, with a median of $15,000.
Its largest reported grants included $558,500 to Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, $316,200 to Saint John the Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church, and $130,094 to St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church. Other grants included $63,500 to Coptic American Friendship Association, $33,000 to Take Heart Inc., and $8,000 to Two Mites.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amira Abraham as president, Andrew Abraham as secretary, and Ann Azer as treasurer.
Abraham Family Foundation is led by Amira Abraham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amira Abraham
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Abraham
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Azer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Abraham Family Foundation
How much does Abraham Family Foundation give each year?
Abraham Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 17 grants.
What is Abraham Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Abraham Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $68,331, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abraham Family Foundation give grants?
Abraham Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Abraham Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abraham Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abraham Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Abraham Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles ($558,500), Saint John the Baptist Cop Orth Church ($316,200) and St Marina Coptic Orthodox Church ($130,094), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham Family Foundation?
Abraham Family Foundation reported $887K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abraham Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for Coptic Orthodox churches and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abraham Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Abraham Family Foundation's EIN?
Abraham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2581476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abraham Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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