The Abramson Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1996 and based in Jupiter, Florida. The foundation operates as a traditional family foundation with trustee-directed grantmaking, supporting a diverse range of charitable causes including healthcare, medical research, education, and Jewish organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.4M
-10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
-36.1% YoY
Grant Count
24
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
-28.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Healthcare and Medical Research: Pediatric research centers, medical centers and hospitals, and cancer research and treatment facilities
- Education: Educational institutions and academic research
- Jewish Organizations: Community and religious organizations
- Health Associations: Various health-related nonprofits
Grantmaking
Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry. Contact information is available at 376 Regatta Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477, or by phone at (215) 542-1222, or email at foundation@tmmb.net.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $2,000,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Pennsylvania (primary focus)
- Florida
- National scope
Additional states where the foundation has made grants include Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Fiscal Year):
- Total assets: $22.7 million
- Total revenue: $2.9 million
- Total expenses: $7.98 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The Abramson family has contributed over $163 million to cancer research at the University of Pennsylvania, reflecting their deep commitment to medical research and education.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,443,953 | $22,703,114 | $27,705,083 |
| Revenue | $2,673,447 | $2,923,470 | $4,972,330 |
| Expenses | $4,885,318 | $7,978,076 | $7,783,689 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,808,017 | $7,779,384 | $7,464,686 |
| Net Investment Income | $613,555 | $724,778 | $139,887 |
| Distributable Amount | $995,522 | $1,156,628 | $1,324,031 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of trustees:
- Leonard Abramson – Trustee and founder (healthcare pioneer, founder and former CEO of U.S. Healthcare)
- Nancy Abramson Wolfson – Trustee (0.5 hrs/week, compensation: $73,501)
- Judith Abramson Felgoise – Trustee (0.5 hrs/week, compensation: $73,501)
- Marcy Abramson Shoemaker – Trustee (0.5 hrs/week, compensation: $73,501)
- Joseph M. Yohlin – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD ABRAMSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY ABRAMSON WOLFSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JUDITH ABRAMSON FELGOISE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARCY ABRAMSON SHOEMAKER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH M YOHLIN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made a $10 million gift to support the Abramson Cancer Center research efforts at Penn Medicine, demonstrating continued commitment to cancer research and medical advancement.
Bronstein Family Foundation Announces $15 Million Philanthropic Gift in MemorySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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