Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Alabama and Georgia, including a school, a temple, and a human-services organization.
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $708K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,124,029
- +74.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -81.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $708,010
- +829.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,005,548
- Total assets
- $3,543,170
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (95% 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 Abroms Charitable 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: 3837 Valley Head Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Phone: (250) 871-6223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indian Springs School ($1.0M). Together the top 3 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 102 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 5% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 384% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 876% 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 $161K (2023) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs School Indian Springs, AL | Andy Abroms Endowed Scholarship Fund | $1,018,076 |
| Temple Emanu-El Birmingham, AL | Support of Endowement and Temple | $1,005,548 |
| Jewish Home Life Atlanta, GA | New Age Campaign Pledge | $100,405 |
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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 | $3,543,170 | $180,531 | $2,166,159 | $2,124,029 | 3 | $2,126,388 | $144,100 | $242,831 |
| 2024 | $4,503,615 | $337,364 | $1,261,016 | $1,218,915 | 16 | $1,221,258 | $258,255 | $295,443 |
| 2023 | $5,124,908 | $348,057 | $198,325 | $161,350 | 27 | $163,663 | $238,395 | $288,903 |
| 2022 | $4,975,176 | $257,054 | $488,765 | $438,550 | 27 | $440,948 | $102,737 | $292,588 |
| 2021 | $5,206,887 | $583,899 | $452,632 | $421,313 | 29 | — | $449,781 | $317,881 |
| 2020 | $5,009,593 | $238,159 | $274,998 | $233,850 | 25 | — | $74,126 | $267,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $243K 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. One grantee, Indian Springs School, describes its mission as “to serve as a support organization for Alabama Educational Foundation.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $2,124,029. Grant amounts ranged from $100,405 to $1,018,076, with a median of $1,005,548. The largest grants were $1,018,076 to Indian Springs School for the Andy Abroms Endowed Scholarship Fund, $1,005,548 to Temple Emanu-El for support of its endowment and temple, and $100,405 to Jewish Home Life for its New Age Campaign pledge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold L Abroms as president and treasurer, and a director; James M Abroms as vice president and a director; Calma A Berman as secretary and a director; and Gina A Genz as a director.
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Harold L. Abroms, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold L. Abroms
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calma A. Berman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina A. Genz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Abroms
Vice President & Director
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 Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 16 grants.
What is Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,005,548, and its average grant was $708,010, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc?
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One grantee, Indian Springs School, describes its mission as “to serve as a support organization for Alabama Educational Foundation.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abroms Charitable 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 Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7058629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Abroms Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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