The Abram Foundation
The Abram Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $124K.
The Abram Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abram Foundation gave $2.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,198,321
- +21883.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,099,161
- +10891.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,099,161
- Total assets
- $238,640
- -75.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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 The Abram Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2.2M). Together the top 2 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Abram Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,188,321 |
| Jewish Learning Foundation Evanston, IL | Educational | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,640 | $125,801 | $2,209,186 | $2,198,321 | 2 | $2,206,124 | $123,726 | $91,308 |
| 2023 | $980,871 | $28,132 | $22,984 | $10,000 | 1 | $20,437 | $25,585 | $74,702 |
| 2022 | $975,738 | $-42,255 | $101,543 | $84,495 | 7 | $130,169 | $20,139 | $72,934 |
| 2021 | $1,118,579 | $26,873 | $9,586 | — | — | $39,627 | $23,754 | — |
| 2020 | $1,101,000 | $941,854 | $5,226 | — | — | — | $474,598 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abram Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abram Foundation is led by Jeffery M. Leving, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffery M. Leving
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn A. Leving
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 about The Abram Foundation
How much does The Abram Foundation give each year?
The Abram Foundation gave $2.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Abram Foundation?
The Abram Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Abram Foundation?
The Abram Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $239K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Abram Foundation operate?
The Abram Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina.
What is The Abram Foundation's EIN?
The Abram Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4371245. 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
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