The Abraham and Beverly Sommer

Foundation · Grantmaker Staten Island, NY EIN: 13-2960992

The Abraham and Beverly Sommer is a private foundation, based in Staten Island, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $383K. Net investment income was $488K.

Key facts about The Abraham and Beverly Sommer

In short: The Abraham and Beverly Sommer gave $383K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $383K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 13-2960992
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $382,500
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $382,500
Median grant: $382,500
Total assets: $5,267,531
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about The Abraham and Beverly Sommer

How much does The Abraham and Beverly Sommer give each year?

The Abraham and Beverly Sommer gave $383K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $371K across 1 grant.

How The Abraham and Beverly Sommer gives

Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.3M

+2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$383K

+3.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$383K

+3.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abraham and Beverly Sommer reported a distributable amount of $325K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Abraham and Beverly Sommer

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $383K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New York

Cities

New York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,267,531	$5,165,534	$5,190,486
Revenue	$511,705	$370,494	$395,954
Expenses	$409,708	$395,446	$349,138
Qualifying Distributions	$382,500	$371,400	$322,900
Net Investment Income	$488,497	$330,448	$369,716
Distributable Amount	$324,763	$296,166	$314,013

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE New York, NY	VARIOUS	$382,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Abraham and Beverly Sommer is led by Beverly Sommer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Beverly Sommer

President

On filings since 2020

No compensation reported
Amy Sommer

Secretary & Treasurer

On filings since 2020

1 hr/week

No compensation reported

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

How large is The Abraham and Beverly Sommer?

As of 2024, The Abraham and Beverly Sommer holds $5.3M in total assets with $512K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $383K in 2024.

Where does The Abraham and Beverly Sommer operate?

The Abraham and Beverly Sommer has awarded grants in New York.

How much is The Abraham and Beverly Sommer required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Abraham and Beverly Sommer reported a distributable amount of $325K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Abraham and Beverly Sommer's EIN?

The Abraham and Beverly Sommer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2960992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.