Abrams S L Foundation Agt
The Abrams S L Foundation Agt is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The foundation was established by Samuel L. Abrams, a Harrisburg businessman who distinguished himself through philanthropic, social, and political activities throughout his lifetime.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$993K
-14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$207K
-5.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$207K
-5.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established in 1966 to help deserving graduates and faculty members of the Harrisburg School District further their educations and obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees. Samuel L. Abrams, who immigrated to the United States from Lithuania at age three, developed a strong appreciation for the value of college education after initially believing his family could not afford to send him to college. He attended Harrisburg Technical High School (graduating in 1922) and later earned a degree in business administration from Penn State in 1926.
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Professional Societies & Associations
Grantmaking
The foundation provides scholarships to graduates of designated Harrisburg-area high schools, including Bishop McDevitt, Camp Hill, Cedar Cliff, Central Dauphin East, Central Dauphin, Cumberland Valley, Harrisburg High (including John Harris and Sci-Tech campuses), the Cougar Academy, Virtual Learning Academy, Lower Dauphin, Mechanicsburg Area High School, Middletown High School, and Red [list appears incomplete in source].
Review Cycle
August 5
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area, with a specific focus on graduates and faculty of the Harrisburg School District.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):
- Total assets: $1,159,220
- Total giving: $218,647
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $993,466 | $1,159,220 | $1,286,690 |
| Revenue | $106,744 | $136,020 | $92,585 |
| Expenses | $267,036 | $264,905 | $233,010 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $247,373 | $253,603 | $213,842 |
| Net Investment Income | $89,583 | $124,985 | $78,488 |
| Distributable Amount | $60,475 | $71,183 | $80,968 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ABRAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARILYNN ABRAMS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RAPHAEL ARONSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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