Abramson Family Foundation Inc
Abramson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Port Washington, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 21 grants totaling $369,769 to charitable organizations.
Abramson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Abramson Family Foundation Inc gave $370K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $18K), top state New York. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $369,769
- +6.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,608
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,170,351
- -3.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abramson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 53, Port Washington, NY 11050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abramson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Washington Institute ($108K). Together the top 10 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 105 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), Washington, DC (29%), Connecticut (14%), South Carolina (9%), and Wisconsin (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Abramson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) 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 $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2023) to $412K (2022). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute Washington, DC | Charitable | $107,900 |
| Complex Disorders Alliance Stamford, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| MUSC Foundation Charleston, SC | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzolah New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| JDC New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Port Washington Port Washington, NY | Charitable | $21,880 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Found Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,170,351 | $294,385 | $484,286 | $369,769 | 21 | $369,769 | $245,931 | $375,815 |
| 2025 | $6,360,252 | $316,732 | $453,282 | $347,753 | 20 | $347,753 | $276,349 | $357,699 |
| 2024 | $6,496,802 | $177,795 | $367,927 | $336,465 | 19 | $336,465 | $159,137 | $335,243 |
| 2023 | $6,686,934 | $349,938 | $330,833 | $290,860 | 23 | $290,860 | $342,924 | $328,992 |
| 2022 | $6,667,829 | $900,079 | $422,246 | $412,200 | 22 | $412,200 | $891,911 | $388,085 |
| 2021 | $6,189,988 | $370,311 | $332,463 | $325,718 | 23 | — | $369,716 | $353,611 |
| 2020 | $6,152,140 | $423,867 | $377,201 | $346,440 | 23 | — | $247,371 | $335,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abramson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $376K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Complex Disorders Alliance describes its mission as accelerating scientific discoveries toward diagnostics, therapeutics, and cures for people living with neuroimmune axis disorders. Jewish Funders Network says it helps philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving and shape responses to needs and challenges rooted in Jewish values. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation describes its work as funding archaeological restorations in conjunction with the Western Wall in Jerusalem and providing educational services.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $369,769. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $107,900, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $107,900 to Washington Institute; $50,000 to Complex Disorders Alliance; $35,000 to MUSC Foundation; $30,000 to Friends of United Hatzolah; $25,000 to JDC; $21,880 to Chabad of Port Washington; and $18,000 to UJA Federation of NY. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to the University of Wisconsin Foundation, Mount Sinai Hospital, White Plains Hospital, The ED Foundation, The Ehlers-Danlos Society, and Johns Hopkins University. Jewish Funders Network received $2,999, and the Western Wall Heritage Foundation and Old Oaks Foundation each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jacob Manczyk, Leah Abramson, Lauren Abramson, and Emma Abramson as directors. Jill A. Manczyk and Gregg Abramson are listed as co-presidents.
Abramson Family Foundation Inc is led by Jill A. Manczyk, Co-President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jill A. Manczyk
Co-President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $25K (2026)
Gregg Abramson
Co-President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Abramson
Director
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
$25K (2025) → $25K (2026)
Jacob Manczyk
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Abramson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Abramson
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to Leah Abramson (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Abramson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Abramson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Abramson Family Foundation Inc gave $370K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $348K across 20 grants.
What is Abramson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Abramson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,608, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abramson Family Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Abramson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Abramson Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Port Washington, NY (2 grants).
Does Abramson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Abramson Family Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Abramson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Abramson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Washington Institute ($107,900), Complex Disorders Alliance ($50,000) and MUSC Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Abramson Family Foundation Inc?
Abramson Family Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $376K (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 Abramson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abramson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abramson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Abramson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3374949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Abramson Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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