Abraham Waldman Foundation
The Abraham Waldman Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its latest filing on record is for 2020; no filings have been made since, and the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Abraham Waldman Foundation at a glance
In short: Abraham Waldman Foundation gave $291K across 29 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $291,056
- Grants made (2020)
- 29
- Average grant
- $10,036
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $553,178
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abraham Waldman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. These application details come from its 2020 filing and should not be taken as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 149 Penn St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (347) 743-9366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abraham Waldman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Federation of Jewish Community ($200K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 29 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 29 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Jewish Community New York, NY | General Support | $109,726 |
| Federation of Jewish Community New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Federation of Jewish Community New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Beis Eliezer Suffern, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Kollel Sharei Tzion Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Ohr Hachaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,900 |
| Bais Limud Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Beis Eliezer Suffern, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bais Limud Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bais Limud Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,780 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $553,178 | $291,139 | $291,056 | 29 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed in the 2020 filing went to organizations including federations of Jewish community, religious organizations, and a Torah study organization; the filing describes their grants as general support.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $291,056. Grants ranged from $100 to $109,726, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $109,726, $50,000, and $40,000 to Federation of Jewish Community in New York, New York; $25,000 to Beis Eliezer in Suffern, New York; and $15,000 to Kollel Sharei Tzion in Brooklyn, New York. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Abraham Waldman was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
Abraham Waldman Foundation is led by Abraham Waldman, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Abraham Waldman
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Waldman Foundation
How much does Abraham Waldman Foundation give each year?
Abraham Waldman Foundation gave $291K across 29 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Abraham Waldman Foundation's typical grant size?
Abraham Waldman Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,500, and its average grant was $10,036, across 29 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Abraham Waldman Foundation give grants?
Abraham Waldman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (22 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Suffern, NY (2 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Abraham Waldman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abraham Waldman Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Abraham Waldman Foundation's largest grantees?
Abraham Waldman Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Federation of Jewish Community ($199,726 across 3 grants), Beis Eliezer ($30,000 across 2 grants) and Chaim Vchesed ($18,000 across 12 grants), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Abraham Waldman Foundation?
Abraham Waldman Foundation reported $553K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does Abraham Waldman Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed in the 2020 filing went to organizations including federations of Jewish community, religious organizations, and a Torah study organization; the filing describes their grants as general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abraham Waldman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Waldman Foundation's EIN?
Abraham Waldman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0783043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Abraham Waldman 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Abraham Waldman Foundation funds
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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