The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 10 charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
Key facts about The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family
In short: The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family gave $113K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 81-3917276
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $11,260
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,204,212
- Primary geography
- Georgia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$113K
+446.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
+900.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-45.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as Jewish community and education, health, and support for children and families. For example, the American Kidney Fund describes its mission as fighting kidney disease and helping people live healthier lives; the Jewish Educational Loan Fund says it provides last-dollar, interest-free higher-education loans to Jewish students in need in a five-state region; and Ronald McDonald House Global describes its work as providing services that support families when children need healthcare.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes year-round programs for campers facing serious illness or disabilities (Camp Twin Lakes), neurologic music therapy (Perfect Harmony Health), and growing philanthropy and civic leadership in local communities (Community Foundation of Tampa Bay).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $112,600. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $36,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining shares went to Illinois (4%), Maryland (4%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $113K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $113K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Temple ($36K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Temple Atlanta, GA | General | $36,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General | $36,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Atlanta, GA | General | $10,600 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Perfect Harmony Health Roswell, GA | General | $5,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | General | $5,000 |
| The Travis Manion Foundation Doylestown, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,204,212 | $306,482 | $161,321 | $112,600 |
| 2023 | $5,057,370 | $5,169,822 | $33,783 | $20,600 |
| 2022 | $2,164,049 | $149,232 | $12,145 | $10,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,204,212 | $5,057,370 | $2,164,049 |
| Revenue | $306,482 | $5,169,822 | $149,232 |
| Expenses | $161,321 | $33,783 | $12,145 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $112,600 | $20,600 | $10,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $234,024 | $44,253 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $296,264 | $130,404 | $54,651 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric G Abrams as trustee/president, Shari A Marx as trustee/secretary, and Haley A Schwartz as trustee.
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family is led by Eric G. Abrams, Trustee & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric G. Abrams
Trustee & President
Trustee & Treasurer → Trustee & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Haley A. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shari A. Marx
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Abrams (2020–2021) — Trustee & President
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 999 Peachtree Street Ne Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 974-2579
Frequently asked questions about The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family
How much does The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family give each year?
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family gave $113K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
What is The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's typical grant size?
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,260, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family give grants?
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family gives mostly in Georgia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's largest grantees?
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Temple ($36,000), The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($36,000) and Atlanta Jewish Film Festival ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family?
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (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 Harold and Nancy Abrams Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as Jewish community and education, health, and support for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's EIN?
The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3917276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harold and Nancy Abrams Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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