Grossberg Abrams Foundation
Grossberg Abrams Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2025, it made $8K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $22K.
Grossberg Abrams Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $91,897
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $21,831
- -49.8% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $8,223
- -74.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,223
- -74.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grossberg Abrams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 28 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Grossberg Abrams Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% 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 $19K (2024) to $6.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nat Georgia Abrams Family Foundatio Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $9,068 |
| Isaac Georgia Abrams Family Foundat Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $9,067 |
| Isaac Georgia Abrams Family Foundat Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $351 |
| Nat Georgia Abrams Family Foundatio Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $351 |
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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 | $91,897 | $21,831 | $8,223 | — | — | $8,223 | $21,831 | $3,888 |
| 2024 | $78,289 | $43,526 | $32,543 | $18,837 | 4 | $32,543 | $43,550 | $2,980 |
| 2023 | $67,306 | $135,496 | $6,153,134 | $6,116,698 | 7 | $6,150,992 | $222,345 | $167,212 |
| 2022 | $9,826,644 | $465,659 | $128,719 | — | — | $122,315 | $459,255 | $329,887 |
| 2021 | $9,524,151 | $665,045 | $382,958 | $186,436 | 17 | — | $366,604 | $322,300 |
| 2020 | $9,241,051 | $410,217 | $367,539 | $183,000 | 19 | — | $383,811 | $341,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grossberg Abrams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grossberg Abrams Foundation is led by Tamara Abrams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tamara Abrams
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Daryl Abrams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $21K, to Daryl Abrams (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Grossberg Abrams Foundation
How large is Grossberg Abrams Foundation?
Grossberg Abrams Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Grossberg Abrams Foundation operate?
Grossberg Abrams Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New York.
What is Grossberg Abrams Foundation's EIN?
Grossberg Abrams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6148976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Grossberg Abrams 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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