The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, it reported 107 grants totaling $2,588,157 to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and health-related organizations.
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable at a glance
In short: The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable gave $2.6M across 107 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,588,157
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 107
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,188
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $46,988,997
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (17 of 107, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Tower Oaks Blvd - Ninth Floor, Rockville, MD 20852-4282
Phone: (301) 984-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stock Contribution - Am Comm for the Weizmann Inst of Science-See STMT 12 ($509K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($296,494), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
529 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 468 grants of 529 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 33% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to the District of Columbia, 25% to Maryland, 11% to Florida, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 107 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 107 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 107 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Contribution - Am Comm for the Weizmann Inst of Science-See STMT 12 New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $508,912 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $296,494 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Unrestricted Funds | $116,667 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Unrestricted Funds | $110,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted Funds | $100,000 |
| World Jewish Relief Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $75,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Unrestricted Funds | $66,667 |
| Congregation B'nai Tzedek Potomac, MD | Unrestricted Funds | $57,500 |
| American Friends of Galilee Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Funds | $50,000 |
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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 | $46,988,997 | $2,179,454 | $2,796,949 | $2,588,157 | 107 | $2,588,157 | $1,948,802 | $2,674,289 |
| 2023 | $47,350,973 | $1,760,380 | $2,902,945 | $2,685,423 | 109 | $2,685,423 | $1,134,565 | $2,565,319 |
| 2022 | $48,275,446 | $547,848 | $3,055,957 | $2,826,808 | 107 | $2,826,808 | $1,056,989 | $2,683,821 |
| 2021 | $50,417,285 | $2,434,914 | $2,702,054 | $2,425,362 | 105 | $2,425,362 | $2,022,422 | $2,832,586 |
| 2020 | $50,684,425 | $1,655,814 | $2,423,347 | $2,265,139 | 101 | — | $1,517,326 | $2,567,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its mission as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of Jewish people. Suburban Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes charitable gifts in support of its member hospital’s programs and priorities. American University Hillel describes its purpose as enriching the lives of Jewish students.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations focused on Israel-related education and assistance, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, and music training. These are the grantees’ stated purposes, not a stated mission or set of priorities for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 107 grants totaling $2,588,157. Grants ranged from $500 to $508,912, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $508,912 to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science in New York, designated for unrestricted funds. Other large grants included $296,494 to American University, $116,667 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and $110,000 to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Additional 2024 recipients included Suburban Hospital Foundation ($100,000), World Jewish Relief Inc. ($100,000), American Israel Education Foundation ($75,000), and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($66,667). The foundation’s filing describes the listed large grants as unrestricted funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary M. Abramson and Pennie M. Abramson as part-time trustees.
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary M. Abramson
Trustee-Part
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pennie M. Abramson
Trustee-Part
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable
How much does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable give each year?
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable gave $2.6M across 107 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 109 grants.
What is The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's typical grant size?
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,188, across 107 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable give grants?
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (22 grants), Rockville, MD (14 grants), New York, NY (12 grants) and Miami, FL (10 grants).
Does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (107 of 107) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's largest grantees?
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Stock Contribution - Am Comm for the Weizmann Inst of Science-See STMT 12 ($508,912), Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($116,667) and Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($296,494), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable?
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable reported $47.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's EIN?
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2102799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable 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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