Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-2663385

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 50 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $167K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$128K

-5.0% YoY

Grant Count

+2.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-6.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $135K (21%)

District of Columbia $114K (18%)

Illinois $95K (15%)

New York $94K (15%)

Virginia $50K (8%)

New Jersey $48K (8%)

Colorado $24K (4%)

California $20K (3%)

+6 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts New Jersey New York Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonAtlantaBostonBoulderBrooklynBufordCambridgeChambleeChicagoDunwoodyFalls ChurchFallschurchGlencoeHighland ParkHoustonLaceyLafayetteLos AngelesMadison

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,435,578	$1,464,348	$1,480,766
Revenue	$170,555	$92,983	$129,547
Expenses	$138,673	$145,153	$165,367
Qualifying Distributions	$132,151	$139,076	$158,978
Net Investment Income	$166,544	$89,013	$99,558
Distributable Amount	$154,601	$133,974	$137,158

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

247 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Edlavitch Jewish Cmnty Ctr Wash Dc ($12,000), Atlanta Area Council Inc Scouts Bsa ($7,500), Innercity Computer Stars Foundation ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
350ORG BOSTON, MA	GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN 4 CLIMATE CRISIS	$1,000
AMER SOCIETY PRVNTN CRUELTY ANIMALS NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT NYC/NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE	$3,900
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE WASH DC REGN NEW YORK, NY	COMBAT EXTREMISM/DISCRIMINATION/BIAS	$2,500
ATLANTA AREA COUNCIL INC SCOUTS BSA ATLANTA, GA	YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & LDRSP DEVELOPMENT	$7,500
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC ATLANTA, GA	SURPLUS FOOD COLLECTION/DISTRIBUTION	$250
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA INC ATLANTA, GA	SUPPORT SOUTHEAST US ANIMAL WELFARE	$250
ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA	CIVIL LEGAL SRVCS FOR INDIGENT CLNTS	$250
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA CHAMBLEE, GA	YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & LDRSP DEVELOPMENT	$3,500
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK WASHINGTON, DC	SURPLUS FOOD COLLECTION/DISTRIBUTION	$1,000
CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GLENCOE, IL	PLANT CONSERVATION/SCIENCE/EDUCATION	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JANET B ABRAMS	VP/SEC.	0.5	—
DAVID L ABRAMS	PRES./TREAS.	0.5	—
JUDITH F ABRAMS	ASST. SEC.	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation?

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $171K in annual revenue. It awarded 50 grants totaling $128K in 2024.

Where does Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation operate?

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.