Abrahamson Family Foundation
The Abrahamson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working with children and youth, conservation, education, and community programs.
Abrahamson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Abrahamson Family Foundation gave $167K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,500
- +173.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,929
- +173.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $5,947,289
- +23.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 Abrahamson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Sutton Place 14A, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (401) 762-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abrahamson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresh Air Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 133 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, New York. In 2024, 76% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 21% to recipients in Connecticut. Smaller shares went to Massachusetts (2%), California (1%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Abrahamson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% 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 $61K (2023) to $724K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Adirondack Council Elizabethtown, NY | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Riverbrook YMCA Wilton, CT | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Christ in India Fairfield, CT | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Horizons at Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | General Fund | $5,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Wilton Historical Society Wilton, CT | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Mentors Bridgeport, CT | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Wilton Library Wilton, CT | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Keene, CT | General Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $5,947,289 | $1,344,011 | $215,510 | $166,500 | 21 | $208,555 | $1,394,843 | $377,855 |
| 2023 | $4,818,336 | $229,232 | $109,356 | $61,000 | 21 | $99,608 | $223,107 | $292,959 |
| 2022 | $4,698,460 | $136,195 | $128,413 | $63,250 | 20 | $101,715 | $130,395 | $270,318 |
| 2021 | $4,690,678 | $1,012,390 | $167,946 | $119,500 | 32 | $160,941 | $682,470 | $310,021 |
| 2020 | $3,846,234 | $957,126 | $777,412 | $724,150 | 39 | — | $291,928 | $225,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abrahamson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $378K 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 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The Fresh Air Fund says it provides New York City children from low-income families with cultural, recreational, and educational experiences through camps, volunteer host families, and year-round academic programs. Wilton Historical Society says it maintains historic buildings and collections and offers exhibits and educational programs about Wilton’s history. Friends of Christ in India says it provides relief work in Telangana, including educating children, empowering women, and supporting elderly and disadvantaged people.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve youth development through baseball and softball (Giants Community Fund), conservation of open spaces in Wilton (Wilton Land Conservation Trust), public Montessori education (Elm City Montessori School), and support and resources for philanthropic families (National Center for Family Philanthropy).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $166,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest awards included $100,000 to the Fresh Air Fund, $20,000 to the Adirondack Council, and $10,000 to Riverbrook YMCA. Other grants included $5,000 each to Friends of Christ in India, Horizons at Sacred Heart University, National Resources Defense Council, and Wilton Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ernest Abrahamson as president; Kim Mellin as treasurer and secretary; Mark Abrahamson and Kurt Abrahamson as trustees; and Kathleen Abrahamson as vice president.
Abrahamson Family Foundation is led by Ernest Abrahamson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest Abrahamson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Abrahamson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Abrahamson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Mellin
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Kathleen Abrahamson
Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Kim Mellin (Treasurer/ Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Abrahamson Family Foundation
How much does Abrahamson Family Foundation give each year?
Abrahamson Family Foundation gave $167K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 21 grants.
What is Abrahamson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Abrahamson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,929, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abrahamson Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Abrahamson Family Foundation give grants?
Abrahamson Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilton, CT (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does Abrahamson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abrahamson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abrahamson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Abrahamson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fresh Air Fund ($100,000), Adirondack Council ($20,000) and Riverbrook YMCA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abrahamson Family Foundation?
Abrahamson Family Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $378K (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 Abrahamson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abrahamson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abrahamson Family Foundation's EIN?
Abrahamson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1612730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abrahamson 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 September 2026.
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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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