Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation
The Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it made 19 grants totaling $198,589 to charitable organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation gave $199K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,589
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,452
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,813
- Total assets
- $2,580,170
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 344 S Almont Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (424) 346-2243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Shomrei Torah ($36K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 74 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 32% to recipients in New Jersey, and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2022) to $199K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shomrei Torah Fair Lawn, NJ | General Charitable | $36,000 |
| Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $36,000 |
| Mercaz Hatorah Kolell Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $18,500 |
| Adas Torah Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $18,000 |
| Kosher Information Bureau North Hollywood, CA | General Charitable | $18,000 |
| Connected Online Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Charitable | $12,000 |
| West Coast Vaad Hachesed Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $12,000 |
| EIS Lechenina Inc Passaic, NJ | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| La Mikvah Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Westside Kollel Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $7,813 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,580,170 | $174,194 | $233,348 | $198,589 | 19 | $198,589 | $139,435 | $147,337 |
| 2023 | $2,638,323 | $97,228 | $160,130 | $134,210 | 17 | $134,210 | $71,308 | $133,175 |
| 2022 | $2,696,458 | $73,848 | $164,044 | $132,306 | 13 | $132,306 | $55,580 | $139,429 |
| 2021 | $2,797,873 | $231,640 | $246,942 | $155,628 | 11 | $155,628 | $189,187 | $155,229 |
| 2020 | $2,870,197 | $40,992 | $277,864 | $135,112 | 14 | — | $30,545 | $146,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as making grants to qualifying charitable organizations.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supported. West Coast Vaad Hachesed says it provides direct financial assistance to indigent people by collecting funds from the greater Los Angeles community. Partners in Torah describes its work as connecting Jewish adults with Judaism and building bridges across Jewish backgrounds. Friends of Yad Sarah describes Yad Sarah’s services for ill and injured people at home. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $198,589. Grants ranged from $36 to $36,000, with a median grant of $7,813. The largest grants included $36,000 each to Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok in Los Angeles, California. Other notable grants were $18,500 to Mercaz Hatorah Kolell, $18,000 each to Adas Torah and Kosher Information Bureau, and $12,000 each to Connected Online Inc and West Coast Vaad Hachesed.
Other 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Eis Lechenina Inc and LA Mikvah; $7,813 to The Westside Kollel; and $5,000 each to Friends of Yad Sarah and Partners in Torah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith A Arnall as President, Ary Epstein as Director, and Yosef Y Arnall as Secretary.
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation is led by Judith A. Arnall, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith A. Arnall
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ary Epstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yosef Y. Arnall
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Grashin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Zarmi (2020) — President
- Former: Israel Petlak (2020) — Director
- Former: Tzepah Freedland (2020) — Treasurer
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 Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation
How much does Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation give each year?
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation gave $199K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 17 grants.
What is Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,813, and its average grant was $10,452, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation give grants?
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Passaic, NJ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Shomrei Torah ($36,000), Mesivta Birkas Yitzchok ($36,000) and Mercaz Hatorah Kolell ($18,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation?
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as making grants to qualifying charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's EIN?
Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4746504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph Jacob Abraham Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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