Abraham Kamber Foundation
The Abraham Kamber Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York, Virginia, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
Abraham Kamber Foundation at a glance
In short: Abraham Kamber Foundation gave $329K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,750
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,338
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $2,722,185
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% 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 Kamber 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 Steven Levy 551 5Th Ave 2200, New York, NY 10176
Phone: (212) 672-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abraham Kamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($129K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 73 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in New York (66%), Virginia (21%), Connecticut (8%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Abraham Kamber Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $272K (2022) to $329K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $128,500 |
| New River Valley Community Services Blacksburg, VA | General Support | $58,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| New River Valley Community Services Blacksburg, VA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Middle East Forum Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Bruce Museum Greenwich, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Soldierstrong Stamford, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $5,250 |
| Brave Enough to Fail Inc (Deleted) New Milford, CT | General Support | $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 | $2,722,185 | $113,212 | $357,883 | $328,750 | 17 | $357,691 | $175,396 | $312,478 |
| 2023 | $2,955,193 | $-6,028 | $330,660 | $312,500 | 12 | $329,833 | $67,233 | $309,970 |
| 2022 | $3,291,331 | $179,681 | $299,358 | $272,266 | 12 | $298,439 | $176,008 | $309,836 |
| 2021 | $3,411,008 | $19,990 | $336,426 | $289,000 | 16 | $289,425 | — | $302,100 |
| 2020 | $3,727,444 | $-109,861 | $325,822 | $288,000 | 16 | — | — | $294,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abraham Kamber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $312K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions: Middle East Forum says it provides education regarding the Middle East and Islamism in the West; Bruce Museum says it engages a broad audience through art and science; Center for a Secure Free Society says it supports security scholars and practitioners advancing freedom and security worldwide; and Jewish National Fund says it works to build a prosperous future for Israel and its people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $328,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $128,500, with a median grant of $5,250. The largest listed grants included $128,500 to Jewish Communal Fund, $58,000 and $12,000 to New River Valley Community Services, and two grants of $40,000 each to UJA Federation of New York. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven M. Levy and Peter B. Levy as trustees.
Abraham Kamber Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter B. Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven M. Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Kamber Foundation
How much does Abraham Kamber Foundation give each year?
Abraham Kamber Foundation gave $329K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $313K across 12 grants.
What is Abraham Kamber Foundation's typical grant size?
Abraham Kamber Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $19,338, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abraham Kamber Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Abraham Kamber Foundation give grants?
Abraham Kamber Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Blacksburg, VA (2 grants), Greenwich, CT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Abraham Kamber Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abraham Kamber Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abraham Kamber Foundation's largest grantees?
Abraham Kamber Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($128,500), UJA Federation of New York ($85,250 across 3 grants) and New River Valley Community Services ($70,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham Kamber Foundation?
Abraham Kamber Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $312K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abraham Kamber Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abraham Kamber 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 Kamber Foundation's EIN?
Abraham Kamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6102029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abraham Kamber 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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