The Abrasba Foundation
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The Abrasba Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abrasba Foundation gave $584K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $583,500
- +79.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,700
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $25,570,494
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Abrasba Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of LA ($250K). Together the top 5 received $584K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Abrasba Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2023) to $703K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $584K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of LA La, CA | general support | $250,000 |
| Cornerstone Hsing Adults W Dis N Hollywood, CA | general support | $125,000 |
| West Coast Kollel La, CA | general support | $100,000 |
| Union of Orthodox Jew Congr America NY, NY | general support | $82,500 |
| Halachic Education Center Corp Englewood, NJ | general support | $26,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,570,494 | $4,785,952 | $967,726 | $583,500 | 5 | $825,275 |
| 2023 | $20,578,385 | $4,139,898 | $1,383,823 | $325,000 | 3 | $1,129,228 |
| 2022 | $16,529,162 | $1,686,464 | $1,320,437 | $382,500 | 2 | $371,464 |
| 2021 | $17,838,030 | $1,245,892 | $1,335,860 | $579,111 | 2 | $1,205,892 |
| 2020 | $16,831,001 | $2,337,590 | $672,563 | $702,972 | 2 | $312,590 |
About The Abrasba Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Abrasba Foundation is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $584K. Net investment income was $825K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abrasba Foundation is led by Alan Gindi, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Gindi
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gindi
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Lurie
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Rauch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin I. Schotland
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aaron Lerner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Inlender
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rosen
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Johnston
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Carroll (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Abrasba Foundation
How much does The Abrasba Foundation give each year?
The Abrasba Foundation gave $584K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $325K across 3 grants.
What is The Abrasba Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abrasba Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $116,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Abrasba Foundation give grants?
The Abrasba Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were La, CA (2 grants).
Does The Abrasba Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Abrasba Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Abrasba Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abrasba Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Foundation of LA ($250,000), Cornerstone Hsing Adults W Dis ($125,000) and West Coast Kollel ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Abrasba Foundation?
The Abrasba Foundation reported $25.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is The Abrasba Foundation's EIN?
The Abrasba Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0545566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Abrasba Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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