The Galena-Yorktown Foundation is a private family foundation based in Washington, DC, established in February 2009. Also known as the Anne and Ronald Abramson Family Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.0M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
98
+10.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-7.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker that does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $990,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. cities and states, including major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. Operations span multiple states including California, Texas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total assets: $41.1 million
- Total revenues: $1.82 million
- Total expenses: $3.22 million
- Total liabilities: $1.53 million
- Giving rate: 7.2% of assets
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $668,165
- Investment income and dividends: $983,014
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,027,969 | $41,132,663 | $41,936,187 |
| Revenue | $3,640,835 | $1,823,680 | $1,171,546 |
| Expenses | $3,319,692 | $3,221,788 | $2,816,675 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,049,439 | $2,978,770 | $2,711,865 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,336,233 | $914,254 | $1,109,271 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,073,992 | $2,105,559 | $2,170,102 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees Ronald D. Abramson and Anne E. Abramson, who serve without compensation. The foundation has no employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD D ABRAMSON | TRUSTEE-PART | 2 | — |
| ANNE E ABRAMSON | TRUSTEE-PART | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1700 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006-3807
Phone: 301-984-7000
EIN: 61-6356354
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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