The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Montvale, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $577K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc gave $28K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $577,088
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Dalcroze Center ($6K). Together the top 7 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $12K (2023) to $28K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalcroze Center Ardsley, NY | Music Education | $6,000 |
| Barnert Temple Franklin Lakes, NJ | Religious | $6,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| International Wine Food Society FDT Bedminster, NJ | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Isadora Duncan Dance Company New York, NY | Performing Arts | $3,000 |
| Dalcroze Society of America-NY Chap Rockaway, NJ | Performing Arts | $2,500 |
| Southampton Cultural Center Southhampton, NY | Performing Arts | $2,500 |
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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 | $577,088 | $26,385 | $41,915 | $28,000 | 7 | $31,620 | $19,186 | $28,383 |
| 2023 | $562,390 | $6,790 | $30,415 | $12,000 | 3 | $18,008 | $3,543 | $26,534 |
| 2022 | $517,584 | $8,513 | $44,356 | $28,000 | 5 | $32,121 | $1,295 | $28,723 |
| 2021 | $690,346 | $45,899 | $46,390 | $24,000 | 5 | $28,120 | $32,549 | $33,873 |
| 2020 | $668,621 | $244,478 | $46,485 | $15,800 | 5 | — | $230,455 | $27,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold E. Reiter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel O. Cataneo
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc
How much does The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc gave $28K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Performing Arts" (4 grants).
Who are The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Dalcroze Center ($6,000), Barnert Temple ($6,000) and Fractured Atlas ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc?
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc reported $577K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robert M Abramson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3298527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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