Abrams Family Foundation
The Abrams Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including animal welfare, health care, education, and religious or community life; the listed grants were for general operating support.
Abrams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Abrams Family Foundation gave $580K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Michigan. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $579,800
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,300
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,400,477
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abrams Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Woodward Avenue 2500, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 961-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abrams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan Humane Society ($150K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 104 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient-state shares were Minnesota, 7%; Tennessee, 3%; New York, 3%; and California, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Abrams Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $322K (2023) to $622K (2020). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Humane Society Detroit, MI | For general operating support. | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | For general operating support. | $40,000 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley Ann Arbor, MI | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| Algonac Church of Christ Algonac, MI | For general operating support. | $40,000 |
| Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, MI | For general operating support. | $40,000 |
| Trinity Health Ypsilanti, MI | For general operating support. | $40,000 |
| The Rock Church Fenton, MI | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue Pontiac, MI | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Dog Aide Birmingham, MI | For general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Northville Educational Foundation Northville, MI | For general operating support. | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,400,477 | $352,536 | $579,800 | $579,800 | 26 | $579,800 | $171,842 | $240,397 |
| 2024 | $3,610,417 | $2,078,183 | $558,407 | $558,400 | 24 | $558,400 | $2,078,176 | $220,841 |
| 2023 | $2,090,341 | $142,448 | $322,000 | $322,000 | 15 | $322,000 | $76,109 | $207,186 |
| 2022 | $2,269,365 | $986,663 | $463,000 | $463,000 | 20 | $463,000 | $39,669 | $159,650 |
| 2021 | $1,757,614 | $1,535,855 | $531,000 | $531,000 | 19 | $531,000 | $34,679 | $123,868 |
| 2020 | $752,216 | $998,866 | $622,000 | $622,000 | 24 | — | $25,500 | $72,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abrams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K for 2025 — 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 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Michigan Humane Society says its mission is to improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and animal advocacy. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. The Northville Educational Foundation says it fosters educational opportunities and academic excellence for students.
Other 2025 recipients include animal-welfare organizations: Humane Society of Huron Valley says it supports the loving, responsible care of animals in its community, while Dog Aide says it assists Detroit dog owners facing financial hardship with items, education, and veterinary-related support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $579,800. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $150,000 to the Michigan Humane Society; $40,000 each to Mayo Clinic, Humane Society of Huron Valley, Algonac Church of Christ, Michigan Medicine, and Trinity Health; and $30,000 to The Rock Church. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas L Abrams as President, Kimberly A Abrams as Vice President, Lauren A Abrams as Secretary, and Brian T Abrams as Treasurer.
Abrams Family Foundation is led by Thomas L Abrams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas L Abrams
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian T Abrams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A Abrams
Vice President
V.p. → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren A Abrams
Secretary
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 Abrams Family Foundation
How much does Abrams Family Foundation give each year?
Abrams Family Foundation gave $580K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $558K across 24 grants.
What is Abrams Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Abrams Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,300, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abrams Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Abrams Family Foundation give grants?
Abrams Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Abrams Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abrams Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abrams Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Abrams Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan Humane Society ($150,000), Mayo Clinic ($40,000) and Humane Society of Huron Valley ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Abrams Family Foundation?
Abrams Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $580K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abrams Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Michigan Humane Society says its mission is to improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and animal advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abrams Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Abrams Family Foundation's EIN?
Abrams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5673855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Abrams Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Abrams Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/abrams-family-foundation-morg_0acd916ce75343bc91b0fddb1af7f7ad
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