J D Abrams Foundation
J D Abrams Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Paso, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $355K. Net investment income was $246K.
J D Abrams Foundation at a glance
In short: J D Abrams Foundation gave $355K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $355,000
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,167
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $6,264,285
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J D Abrams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asheville Humane Society ($75K). Together the top 6 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 26 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J D Abrams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 214% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $355K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Humane Society Asheville, NC | Contribution to Caring for Homeless Animals | $75,000 |
| Humane Society of Pirellas Clearwater, FL | Contribution to Support Homeless Animals. | $75,000 |
| Emancipet Austin, TX | Contribution in Support of Housing Homeless Animals | $60,000 |
| Humane Society of El Paso El Paso, TX | Contribution in Support of Housing Homeless Animals | $60,000 |
| Humane Society of Wilkes Wilkesboro, NC | Contribution in Support of Housing Homeless Animals | $60,000 |
| Austin Humane Society Austin, TX | Contribution in Support of Housing Homeless Animals | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,264,285 | $270,198 | $385,330 | $355,000 | 6 | $355,000 | $246,445 | $166,036 |
| 2024 | $5,515,618 | $329,063 | $355,599 | $325,000 | 6 | $325,000 | $300,610 | $172,332 |
| 2023 | $5,576,688 | $55,274 | $121,530 | $100,000 | 4 | $100,000 | $35,690 | $161,717 |
| 2022 | $5,490,001 | $316,243 | $259,327 | $225,000 | 5 | $225,000 | $280,652 | $169,023 |
| 2021 | $5,954,024 | $440,902 | $309,699 | $270,000 | 5 | $270,000 | $404,723 | $174,613 |
| 2020 | $5,807,054 | $307,647 | $269,733 | $250,000 | 5 | — | $289,529 | $272,396 |
| 2019 | $5,037,070 | $129,203 | $453,872 | $250,000 | 5 | — | — | $266,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J D Abrams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J D Abrams Foundation is led by Elsie Abrams, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elsie Abrams
Chairman
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Arnold
Financial Advisor
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Abrams Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Koch
Charity Advisor
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Schmid
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0 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 J D Abrams Foundation
How much does J D Abrams Foundation give each year?
J D Abrams Foundation gave $355K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $325K across 6 grants.
What is J D Abrams Foundation's typical grant size?
J D Abrams Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $59,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J D Abrams Foundation give grants?
J D Abrams Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (38%) and Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does J D Abrams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on J D Abrams Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution in Support of Housing Homeless Animals" (4 grants).
Who are J D Abrams Foundation's largest grantees?
J D Abrams Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Asheville Humane Society ($75,000), Humane Society of Pirellas ($75,000) and Emancipet ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J D Abrams Foundation?
J D Abrams Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J D Abrams Foundation's EIN?
J D Abrams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3954475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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