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Abramowicz Family Fund

Community Foundation of the Napa Valley

Foundation Annual Environmental Education Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Napa County, California

Fund Type: Charitable fund established by and in memory of Myrna Abramowicz

Established by Myrna Abramowicz, a longtime Napa resident who was a supporter of environmental, educational, and political causes. The fund focuses on programs for children and youth that promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the natural environment, as well as providing access to parks and open spaces.

Fund Focus Areas

Primary Focus: Programs for children and youth in Napa County
Themes:
- Awareness of the natural environment
- Understanding of environmental issues
- Appreciation of natural spaces
- Access to parks and open spaces
- Environmental education
Secondary Focus: Educational and environmental causes

Establishment

Funded by Myrna's personal contribution and dozens of contributions from her friends in her memory

2014 Grant Distribution

Number of Recipients: 3 organizations with 4 grants
Total Awarded: More than $15,000

2014 Grant Recipients

Connolly Ranch - Field Trip program
Friends of the Napa River - In-School Watershed Education program
Napa County Resource Conservation District - LandSmart for Kids program
Napa Eco Reserve - Education and Field Trip project (in collaboration with Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District)

Contact Information

Phone: (707) 254-9565 ext. 16
Email: hello@napavalleycf.org
Address: 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 4, Napa, CA 94558
Website: napavalleycf.org

What Community Foundation of the Napa Valley actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 342
Total given: $5.31M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $250–$300K

By dollars: California 92%, District of Columbia 2%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Napa, CA; St Helena, CA; San Francisco, CA.
39% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

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