The Abstraction Fund
The Abstraction Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
The Abstraction Fund at a glance
In short: The Abstraction Fund gave $341K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,800
- +217.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,686
- +807.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $681,348
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Abstraction Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Btag Lp 66 Hudson Blvd E 2200, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 697-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Abstraction Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gatestone Institute ($300K). Together the top 7 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 117 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Pennsylvania, 3% to California, 2% to North Carolina, and less than 1% to Washington, DC, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Abstraction Fund gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 682% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2023) to $593K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gatestone Institute New York, NY | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Middle East Forum Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $16,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Sherman Oaks, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| JCC Rockland West Nyack, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Ibsi Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $5,300 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon Inc Pound Ridge, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Jewish Inst for Nat'l Secruity America Washington, DC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $681,348 | $415,252 | $392,099 | $340,800 | 7 | $354,753 | $543,685 | $52,012 |
| 2023 | $650,605 | $24,275 | $169,336 | $107,250 | 20 | $121,792 | $1,667 | $66,004 |
| 2022 | $776,685 | $47,601 | $655,539 | $593,100 | 32 | $604,906 | $4,272 | $90,040 |
| 2021 | $1,377,380 | $417,520 | $346,728 | $238,500 | 35 | $249,179 | $297,273 | $95,451 |
| 2020 | $1,305,746 | $86,645 | $342,902 | $192,000 | 23 | — | $54,387 | $88,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abstraction Fund reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions range from policy research and education to Jewish community life and music education. For example, the Gatestone Institute describes itself as a policy research and education organization, while JCC Rockland says it is dedicated to enriching and continuing Jewish life and preserving Jewish heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 7 grants totaling $340,800. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $6,000. All seven grants listed in the filing had a general-purpose designation.
The largest award was $300,000 to the Gatestone Institute. Other grants included $16,000 to the Middle East Forum, $10,000 to the David Horowitz Freedom Center, $6,000 to JCC Rockland, $5,300 to IBSI, $2,500 to American Friends of Keshet Eilon, and $1,000 to the Jewish Institute for National Security of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nina Rosenwald as president and treasurer, Joel Zbar as director, and Georgette Gelbard as secretary.
The Abstraction Fund is led by Nina Rosenwald, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nina Rosenwald
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Zbar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgette Gelbard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Abstraction Fund
How much does The Abstraction Fund give each year?
The Abstraction Fund gave $341K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 20 grants.
What is The Abstraction Fund's typical grant size?
The Abstraction Fund's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $48,686, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Abstraction Fund give grants?
The Abstraction Fund gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Abstraction Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Abstraction Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Abstraction Fund's largest grantees?
The Abstraction Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Gatestone Institute ($300,000), Middle East Forum ($16,000) and David Horowitz Freedom Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Abstraction Fund?
The Abstraction Fund reported $681K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Abstraction Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions range from policy research and education to Jewish community life and music education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Abstraction Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Abstraction Fund's EIN?
The Abstraction Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5327719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Abstraction Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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