Abrams S L Foundation AGT
Abrams S L Foundation AGT is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its website describes the Samuel L. Abrams Foundation’s support for education through scholarships for graduates of selected Harrisburg-area schools and for eligible faculty or administrative staff of the Harrisburg School District.
Abrams S L Foundation AGT at a glance
In short: Abrams S L Foundation AGT gave $225K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $225K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,784
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $224,784
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $224,784
- Total assets
- $783,187
- -21.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abrams S L Foundation AGT
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing states annually by May 30. The website lists May 31 as the deadline for student-program application materials.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing states annually by May 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Samuel L Abrams Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 3053, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 221-3036
Website: https://slabramsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abrams S L Foundation AGT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website’s programs serve graduates of selected Harrisburg-area schools and eligible employees of the Harrisburg School District. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to a recipient in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Abrams S L Foundation AGT gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 509% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2022) to $228K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $224,784 |
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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 | $783,187 | $66,346 | $276,818 | $224,784 | 1 | $262,200 | $51,883 | $51,506 |
| 2024 | $993,466 | $106,744 | $267,036 | $207,373 | 1 | $247,373 | $89,583 | $60,475 |
| 2023 | $1,159,220 | $136,020 | $264,905 | $218,647 | 1 | $253,603 | $124,985 | $71,183 |
| 2022 | $1,286,690 | $92,585 | $233,010 | $177,400 | 1 | $213,842 | $78,488 | $80,968 |
| 2021 | $1,428,413 | $155,600 | $241,134 | $195,300 | 1 | $228,276 | $144,399 | $97,487 |
| 2020 | $1,515,246 | $87,549 | $267,229 | $227,598 | 44 | — | $79,982 | $91,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abrams S L Foundation AGT reported a distributable amount of $52K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help deserving graduates and faculty members of the Harrisburg school system further their education. Its website describes scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study at approved institutions, and professional-program scholarships for eligible Harrisburg School District faculty or administrative staff pursuing study that would improve their professional skills and benefit education opportunities for district students.
The website’s scholarship programs pay eligible individuals for education; those program awards are distinct from grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $224,784. The filing identifies the recipient as “an individual recipient” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and gives the purpose as scholarship. Because this was the only reported grant, its amount was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for that year.
The website says student-program applicants must be graduates of one of its listed qualifying schools, be accepted by an approved institution, and demonstrate initiative, a desire for self-improvement, and financial need. Selection includes personal interviews scheduled in August. For the professional program, applicants must be eligible Harrisburg School District faculty or administrative staff and provide a statement of intent and a recommendation; the website also describes a two-year commitment to continue working for the district after completing the course of study.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says its giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists application materials as “SEE ATTACHED” and states that awards are subject to restrictions described there.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Abrams as trustee, Marilynn Abrams as treasurer, and Raphael Aronson as secretary.
Abrams S L Foundation AGT's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Abrams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilynn Abrams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raphael Aronson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon N A (2023) — Trustee
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 S L Foundation AGT
How much does Abrams S L Foundation AGT give each year?
Abrams S L Foundation AGT gave $225K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $207K across 1 grant.
How large is Abrams S L Foundation AGT?
Abrams S L Foundation AGT reported $783K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abrams S L Foundation AGT fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help deserving graduates and faculty members of the Harrisburg school system further their education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abrams S L Foundation AGT?
Abrams S L Foundation AGT has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check slabramsfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Abrams S L Foundation AGT make grants?
The website’s programs serve graduates of selected Harrisburg-area schools and eligible employees of the Harrisburg School District. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to a recipient in Pennsylvania.
What is Abrams S L Foundation AGT's EIN?
Abrams S L Foundation AGT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6408237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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