Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Fort Myers, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $287K.
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family at a glance
In short: Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family gave $95K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,833
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,541,211
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% 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 Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters ($30K). Together the top 6 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Fort Myers, FL | General Use | $30,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Use | $20,000 |
| The Collaboratory Fort Myers, FL | General Use | $15,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Memphis, TN | General Use | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lee Hendry & Glades Fort Myers, FL | Quality of Life | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill Kerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,541,211 | $289,376 | $101,048 | $95,000 | 6 | $95,000 | $287,322 | $89,306 |
| 2024 | $1,352,883 | $121,284 | $80,119 | $70,000 | 6 | $70,000 | $112,264 | $78,406 |
| 2023 | $1,348,135 | $23,853 | $71,237 | $70,000 | 5 | $70,000 | $50,551 | $69,082 |
| 2022 | $1,395,078 | $111,476 | $71,629 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,000 | $111,406 | $72,210 |
| 2021 | $1,505,663 | $818,462 | $86,538 | $75,000 | 6 | $75,000 | $818,298 | $69,078 |
| 2020 | $1,099,948 | $264,625 | $64,740 | $60,000 | 4 | — | $263,567 | $53,330 |
| 2019 | $1,078,128 | $1,078,128 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family is led by Pamela L. Abraham, President & T on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela L. Abraham
President & T
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Andre J. Patrone
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mathew Verrengia
Vice President
On filings since 2019
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 Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family
How much does Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family give each year?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family gave $95K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 6 grants.
What is Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's typical grant size?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family give grants?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (32%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (3 grants).
Does Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's largest grantees?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's largest 2025 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters ($30,000), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($20,000) and The Collaboratory ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Fort Myers, FL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's EIN?
Paul T and Ruth B Abraham Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3753965. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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