The Abrahams Family Foundation
The Abrahams Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $76K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Abrahams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abrahams Family Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $76K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $76,034
- +212.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $76,034
- +525.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $76,034
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Abrahams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($76K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Abrahams Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 362% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $76K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Liquidating distribution to public charity for support of its activities | $76,034 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $19,741 | $83,813 | $76,034 | 1 | $81,635 | $17,563 | $22,528 |
| 2020 | $64,864 | $20,308 | $30,196 | $24,300 | 2 | — | $19,224 | $22,798 |
| 2019 | $73,960 | $73,690 | $68,303 | $62,700 | 2 | — | $71,427 | $29,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abrahams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abrahams Family Foundation is led by Charlotte A. Lyons, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charlotte A. Lyons
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Forrer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin M. Hough
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher D Hovell (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 The Abrahams Family Foundation
How much does The Abrahams Family Foundation give each year?
The Abrahams Family Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $24K across 2 grants.
Where does The Abrahams Family Foundation operate?
The Abrahams Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maryland.
How much is The Abrahams Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Abrahams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Abrahams Family Foundation's EIN?
The Abrahams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0793942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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