Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $91K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $4K.
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation gave $13K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $2,083
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $91,367
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Fern Legacy Inc ($5K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $6K (2021) to $13K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Fern Legacy Inc Marshall, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chief and Calla Bell Scholarship Foundat Flat Rock, NC | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Bridge House New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Franklin Foundation New Orleans, LA | Disaster Relief Fund | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $500 |
| Temple Sinai New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,367 | $4,916 | $13,160 | $12,500 | 6 | $12,500 | $4,257 |
| 2021 | $104,197 | $8,990 | $6,295 | $5,500 | 6 | $5,500 | $8,195 |
| 2020 | $100,056 | $2,179 | $10,995 | $12,750 | 2 | — | $1,184 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation is led by Ashley F. Kirschman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley F. Kirschman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael A. Kirschman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation
How much does Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation give each year?
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation gave $13K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,083, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation give grants?
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (40%) and North Carolina (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants).
Does Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Fern Legacy Inc ($5,000), Chief and Calla Bell Scholarship Foundat ($2,500) and Bridge House ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation?
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's EIN?
Elizabeth Abney Furrh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2541842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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