The Paul and Marcy Abrams
The Paul and Marcy Abrams is a private foundation, based in Paterson, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Paul and Marcy Abrams at a glance
In short: The Paul and Marcy Abrams gave $13K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,640
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,806
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $440
- Total assets
- $299,012
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Paul and Marcy Abrams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($5K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paul and Marcy Abrams gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $16K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Lake Worth, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Florham Park, NJ | General Support | $2,000 |
| Barnert Temple Franklin Lakes, NJ | General Support | $440 |
| Play for Pink New York, NY | General Support | $100 |
| South Florida PBS Boynton Beach, FL | General Support | $50 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $50 |
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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 | $299,012 | $13,082 | $15,747 | $12,640 | 7 | $12,640 | $10,006 | $15,638 |
| 2024 | $301,677 | $11,515 | $18,164 | $15,477 | 6 | $15,477 | $8,859 | $15,118 |
| 2023 | $308,326 | $-1,393 | $18,667 | $15,795 | 10 | $15,795 | $5,194 | $14,132 |
| 2022 | $328,386 | $9,266 | $18,820 | $12,770 | 10 | $12,770 | $6,906 | $14,490 |
| 2021 | $337,940 | $248,736 | $8,708 | $7,250 | 7 | $7,250 | $247,278 | $12,782 |
| 2020 | $97,912 | $11,189 | $15,072 | $13,159 | 10 | — | $5,217 | $7,477 |
| 2019 | $101,795 | $5,212 | $9,245 | $7,549 | 15 | — | $5,076 | $7,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul and Marcy Abrams reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul and Marcy Abrams is led by Paul H. Abrams, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul H. Abrams
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Abrams
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marcia Abrams (2019–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Paul and Marcy Abrams
How much does The Paul and Marcy Abrams give each year?
The Paul and Marcy Abrams gave $13K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 6 grants.
What is The Paul and Marcy Abrams's typical grant size?
The Paul and Marcy Abrams's median grant in 2025 was $440, and its average grant was $1,806, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul and Marcy Abrams give grants?
The Paul and Marcy Abrams gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Paul and Marcy Abrams give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul and Marcy Abrams's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul and Marcy Abrams's largest grantees?
The Paul and Marcy Abrams's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($5,000), Palm Beach County Food Bank ($5,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul and Marcy Abrams?
The Paul and Marcy Abrams reported $299K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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 is The Paul and Marcy Abrams's EIN?
The Paul and Marcy Abrams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4013613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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