Abraham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abraham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $558,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$558,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Abraham Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Abraham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $63,500 |
| New York | 2 | $38,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $33,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles | General | $558,500 |
| Saint John the Baptist Cop Orth Church | General | $316,200 |
| St Marina Coptic Orthodox Church | General | $130,094 |
| Coptic American Friendship Assn (Cafa) | General | $63,500 |
| Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church | General | $38,000 |
| Take Heart | General | $33,000 |
| St Samuel the Confessor Cop Relief Org | General | $30,000 |
| CFS | General | $30,000 |
| St Mary & St Mercurius Cop Orth Church | General | $25,000 |
| St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church | General | $15,000 |
| Saint George Coptic Orthodox Church | General | $13,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Amer Cop Orth Church | General | $11,000 |
| Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church | General | $8,000 |
| St Pope Kerollos VI Coptic Church | General | $8,000 |
| Two Mites | General | $8,000 |
| Care 4 Needy Copts | General | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Coptic Monastery | General | $3,000 |
| St Thomas Coptic Orthodox Church | General | $2,000 |
| St John Chrysostom Church | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amira Abraham
- Andrew Abraham
- Ann Azer
Questions people ask
Does Abraham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abraham Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Abraham Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amira Abraham (President), Andrew Abraham (Secretary) and Ann Azer (Treasurer).
What does Abraham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.