The Richard and Iris Abrons
The Richard and Iris Abrons is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $51,550, all to recipients in New York State.
The Richard and Iris Abrons at a glance
In short: The Richard and Iris Abrons gave $52K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,550
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,296
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $56,216
- -51.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Richard and Iris Abrons
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co L Abrons 812 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 888-8350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard and Iris Abrons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Aid ($23K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richard and Iris Abrons open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 759% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $53K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Aid New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $22,500 |
| B'nai Jeshurun Temple New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $6,760 |
| Bronx Children's Museum Bronx, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $6,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $6,000 |
| The New School Equity for Children New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $5,000 |
| New Adventures for Children New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $2,750 |
| Linc (Literacy in Community) New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Elmsford, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $500 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $500 |
| Mount Sinai Dubia Breast Center New York, NY | Aid the donee organization in the carrying out of their exempt functions | $250 |
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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 | $56,216 | $9,200 | $67,981 | $51,550 | 12 | $58,550 | — | $7,711 |
| 2023 | $114,997 | $3,951 | $61,210 | $53,210 | 8 | $57,210 | — | $11,649 |
| 2022 | $172,256 | $20,291 | $37,645 | $37,645 | 11 | $37,645 | $20,291 | $10,744 |
| 2021 | $189,610 | $12,436 | — | — | — | — | $12,436 | $10,853 |
| 2020 | $177,174 | $2,787 | $450 | — | — | — | $2,362 | $22,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard and Iris Abrons reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 own missions span social services, arts, education, health care, and cultural institutions. For example, Henry Street Settlement describes its work as providing social services, arts, and health care programs to Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers. The Bronx Children’s Museum says it fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through arts, culture, and education experiences for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $51,550. Grants ranged from $110 to $22,500, with a median grant of $1,875.
The largest grants included $22,500 to Children’s Aid; $6,760 to B’nai Jeshurun Temple; $6,000 each to the Bronx Children’s Museum and Henry Street Settlement; and $5,000 to The New School Equity for Children. Other grants included $2,750 to New Adventures for Children, $1,000 to LINC (Literacy in Community), and $500 to Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Iris Abrons as president and Leslie Abrons, Peter Abrons, and John Abrons as directors.
The Richard and Iris Abrons is led by Iris Abrons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Iris Abrons
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Abrons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Abrons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Abrons
Director
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 Richard and Iris Abrons
How much does The Richard and Iris Abrons give each year?
The Richard and Iris Abrons gave $52K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 8 grants.
What is The Richard and Iris Abrons's typical grant size?
The Richard and Iris Abrons's median grant in 2024 was $1,875, and its average grant was $4,296, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richard and Iris Abrons that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Richard and Iris Abrons give grants?
The Richard and Iris Abrons gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Richard and Iris Abrons give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard and Iris Abrons's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Richard and Iris Abrons's largest grantees?
The Richard and Iris Abrons's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Aid ($22,500), B'nai Jeshurun Temple ($6,760) and Bronx Children's Museum ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard and Iris Abrons?
The Richard and Iris Abrons reported $56K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richard and Iris Abrons fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span social services, arts, education, health care, and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard and Iris Abrons?
The foundation contributes 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 Richard and Iris Abrons's EIN?
The Richard and Iris Abrons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6184029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Richard and Iris Abrons 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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