The Abramson Family Foundation
The Abramson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $4,808,017, including grants to a medical center, universities, and organizations working in areas such as Jewish education and community, mental health, and support for children with serious illnesses.
The Abramson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abramson Family Foundation gave $4.8M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $200K), top state Pennsylvania. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,808,017
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200,334
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $20,443,953
- -10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Abramson Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application material, with no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Abramson Family Foundation
Mailing address: 376 Regatta Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (215) 542-1222
Email: foundation@tmmb.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Abramson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($2.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 145 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 48% of grant dollars and Florida recipients received 43%. New York received 4%, Washington, D.C., 3%, and Massachusetts 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Abramson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $354K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 483% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.8M (2025) to $9.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | General | $2,000,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,000,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General | $200,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Washington, DC | General | $100,000 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | General | $100,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| Israel Advocacy Group Springhouse, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CNY Boca Raton, FL | General | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch Philadelphia, PA | General | $30,000 |
| Team Impact Quincy, MA | General | $30,000 |
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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 | $20,443,953 | $2,673,447 | $4,885,318 | $4,808,017 | 24 | $4,808,017 | $613,555 | $995,522 |
| 2024 | $22,703,114 | $2,923,470 | $7,978,076 | $7,529,418 | 27 | $7,779,384 | $724,778 | $1,156,628 |
| 2023 | $27,705,083 | $4,972,330 | $7,783,689 | $7,035,740 | 32 | $7,464,686 | $139,887 | $1,324,031 |
| 2022 | $30,403,816 | $4,024,420 | $10,058,385 | $9,320,908 | 38 | $9,722,451 | $212,533 | $1,628,810 |
| 2021 | $36,431,273 | $7,057,855 | $5,647,937 | $4,950,687 | 24 | — | $855,240 | $1,826,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abramson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $996K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including Jupiter Medical Center, which describes its mission as providing compassionate healthcare regardless of patients’ ability to pay, and Birthright Israel Foundation, which raises funds for educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Other 2025 grantees include Team Impact, which matches children facing serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams; Minding Your Mind, which works to improve the lives of adolescents and young adults struggling with mental health; and Temple Hillel, which connects and inspires students around Jewish life, learning, and community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $4,808,017. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $24,500. The largest grants were $2,000,000 each to Jupiter Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation, $100,000 to the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, and $100,000 to Swarthmore College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Leonard Abramson, Nancy Abramson Wolfson, Judith Abramson Felgoise, Marcy Abramson Shoemaker, and Joseph M. Yohlin.
The Abramson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Abramson Felgoise
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Marcy Abramson Shoemaker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Nancy Abramson Wolfson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Joseph M. Yohlin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Abramson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $74K, to Nancy Abramson Wolfson (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Abramson Family Foundation
How much does The Abramson Family Foundation give each year?
The Abramson Family Foundation gave $4.8M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.5M across 27 grants.
What is The Abramson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abramson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $24,500, and its average grant was $200,334, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Abramson Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Abramson Family Foundation give grants?
The Abramson Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Jupiter, FL (2 grants) and Maple Glen, PA (2 grants).
Does The Abramson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Abramson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Abramson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abramson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($2,025,000 across 2 grants), Jupiter Medical Center ($2,000,000) and Birthright Israel Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Abramson Family Foundation?
The Abramson Family Foundation reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $996K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Abramson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Abramson Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Abramson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Abramson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1482888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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