Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $379.
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -98.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -87.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $61,366
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% 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 $5K (2024) to $271K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding Inc Rockford, MI | Project/Program - Holiday Horse Show | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,366 | $851 | $5,650 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,585 | $379 | $3,233 |
| 2023 | $66,165 | $250,366 | $269,290 | $269,000 | 7 | $269,290 | $227 | $3,309 |
| 2022 | $85,089 | $255,110 | $228,702 | $228,000 | 5 | $228,602 | $172 | $3,607 |
| 2021 | $58,681 | $295,000 | $274,043 | $271,000 | 5 | $273,993 | $152 | $2,364 |
| 2020 | $37,724 | $50,880 | $274,445 | $271,000 | 4 | — | $941 | $4,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation is led by Andrea D. Abraham, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea D. Abraham
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Schierbeek
COO, Vice President & Director
COO, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary → COO, Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Bowerman
Vice President of Tax
Vice President of Tax & Assistant Secretary → Vice President of Tax, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Valcq
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason L. Zylstra
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael J. Abraham (2020–2024) — Vice President & Director · Filing note: Deceased 62724
- Former: Nicholas J. Thole (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jerry L. Tubergen (2020) — Executive Vice President & Director
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 Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation
How much does Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation give each year?
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $269K across 7 grants.
How large is Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation?
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation reported $61K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation operate?
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Delaware, Michigan, North Carolina, New York.
What is Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Andrea Abraham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2197413. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Michael and Andrea Abraham 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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