Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation
The Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported nine grants totaling $283,050, including support for a university, theatre, music organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation at a glance
In short: Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation gave $283K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $283,050
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,450
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $591,171
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation
- 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: 501 Fifth Avenue - 15Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 869-8220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Long Island University ($250K). Together the top 9 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 62 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to recipients in Ohio, and 2% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 380% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 753% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $473K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Brookville, NY | General Contribution | $250,000 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theatre Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $9,500 |
| Pianofest Hudson, OH | General Contribution | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Minneapolis, MN | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences Arts for Learming New York, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation New York, NY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Congregation Emanu-El New York, NY | General Contribution | $2,050 |
| Bronx School for Music Bronx, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Southhampton Bath & Tennis Club Southampton, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $591,171 | $49,972 | $308,205 | $283,050 | 9 | $283,050 | $21,643 | $37,589 |
| 2023 | $849,404 | $7,975 | $314,589 | $281,240 | 10 | $281,240 | — | $49,962 |
| 2022 | $1,156,018 | $55,789 | $76,686 | $51,200 | 11 | $51,200 | $27,049 | $61,462 |
| 2021 | $1,176,915 | $131,973 | $83,190 | $58,975 | 13 | $58,975 | $107,545 | $66,457 |
| 2020 | $1,128,132 | $84,197 | $502,525 | $473,350 | 19 | — | $55,022 | $65,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in higher education and the arts. Long Island University describes its mission as providing excellence and access in private higher education and preparing students for service to their communities and the world. Bronx School of Music describes its mission as providing children in the Bronx with affordable, high-quality instrumental music lessons and enrichment classes. Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation describes its mission as educating Israel’s next generation of leaders and supporting young people from limited backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made nine grants totaling $283,050. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to Long Island University, $9,500 to Vivian Beaumont Theatre Inc, $7,000 to Pianofest, and $5,000 each to Minnesota Orchestra and Young Audiences Arts for Learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marjorie A Hyman as President, Treasurer, and Director, and Geraldine A Kory as Vice-President, Secretary, and Director.
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation is led by Marjorie A. Hyman, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marjorie A. Hyman
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine A. Kory
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation
How much does Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation give each year?
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation gave $283K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $281K across 10 grants.
What is Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's typical grant size?
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $31,450, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation give grants?
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's largest grantees?
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Long Island University ($250,000), Vivian Beaumont Theatre Inc ($9,500) and Pianofest ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation?
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation reported $591K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in higher education and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation?
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 Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's EIN?
Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6092960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Benjamin & Elizabeth Abrams Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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