Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation
The Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing says it was established primarily to fund other established 501(c)(3) organizations, using funds received as the designated beneficiary of four of Bernard W. Abrams’ deferred compensation plans.
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation gave $151K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,801
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,016
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,578,715
- +10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 53407, Atlanta, GA 30355-1407
Phone: (404) 255-7683
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edlavitch Jewish Cmnty Ctr Wash DC ($21K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 255 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (23%), New Jersey (15%), Illinois (14%), Georgia (13%), and New York (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 50 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2019) to $155K (2022). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edlavitch Jewish Cmnty Ctr Wash DC Washington, DC | Cultural/Recreational/Edu Programs | $20,500 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Provide Undergrad/Graduate Education | $15,510 |
| Atlanta Area Council Inc Scouts BSA Atlanta, GA | Youth Engagement & LDRSP Development | $7,500 |
| Centurion Ministries Inc Princeton, NJ | Exonerate Incnt Life-SNTCD Prisoners | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Fedn of Amer Inc New York, NY | Healthcare, Education & Info Distrib | $6,650 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | Purchase of Rainforest | $6,350 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Museums' Exhibits/Education/Research | $6,000 |
| Univ of Chicago Law School Chicago, IL | Provide Graduate Legal Education | $5,250 |
| Innercity Computer Stars Foundation Chicago, IL | It Skills/Civic Educ 4 Low-Inc Youth | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc Arlington, VA | Mil Svc MBRS Connect FMLY/Home/CNTRY | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,578,715 | $219,688 | $162,183 | $150,801 | 50 | $154,543 | $215,614 | $168,939 |
| 2024 | $1,435,578 | $170,555 | $138,673 | $128,436 | 50 | $132,151 | $166,544 | $154,601 |
| 2023 | $1,464,348 | $92,983 | $145,153 | $135,150 | 49 | $139,076 | $89,013 | $133,974 |
| 2022 | $1,480,766 | $129,547 | $165,367 | $155,339 | 54 | $158,978 | $99,558 | $137,158 |
| 2021 | $1,480,026 | $199,578 | $131,019 | $119,863 | 52 | $123,340 | $194,257 | $158,989 |
| 2020 | $1,423,689 | $116,518 | $121,402 | $112,348 | 48 | — | $112,296 | $123,335 |
| 2019 | $1,420,663 | $127,154 | $121,707 | $111,588 | 48 | — | $123,315 | $115,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to fund established 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, cultural and recreational programming, youth development, healthcare, environmental protection, and legal education and criminal justice.
Among its grantees, the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center describes its work as cultural, recreational, educational, and social justice programming. The Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America says its mission is to help young people make ethical choices. Centurion Ministries describes its mission as vindicating people it says were wrongly convicted and helping them rebuild their lives after release. Rainforest Trust says it protects wildlife and the planet by creating rainforest reserves. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $150,801. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $20,500, with a median of $1,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $20,500 to the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC; $15,510 to Princeton University; $7,500 each to the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Centurion Ministries; and $6,650 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Other grants included $6,350 to Rainforest Trust and $6,000 to the Smithsonian Institution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David L. Abrams as president and treasurer, Janet B. Abrams as vice president and secretary, and Judith F. Abrams as assistant secretary.
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation is led by David L. Abrams, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David L. Abrams
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet B. Abrams
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith F. Abrams
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation
How much does Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation give each year?
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation gave $151K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 50 grants.
What is Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,016, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation give grants?
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Engagement & LDRSP Development" (3 grants).
Who are Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Edlavitch Jewish Cmnty Ctr Wash DC ($20,500), Princeton University ($15,510) and Atlanta Area Council Inc Scouts BSA ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation?
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (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 Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to fund established 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's EIN?
Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2663385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bernard W Abrams Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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