Nina Abrams Fund
Preselected recipients only
Nina Abrams Fund is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $42,500. 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$170,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $180,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,000 | 36 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 37 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Nina Abrams Fund 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 Nina Abrams Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $52,500 |
| New York | 13 | $51,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $46,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Rainforest Trust | Naturalresourceconservation | $42,500 |
| Jules Stein Eye Institute | Medicalresearch | $15,000 |
| Long Island University | Educationscholarship | $10,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Legal servicesfor low incomeindividuals | $10,000 |
| Lumumba Children's Library GO Campaign | Humanservices | $10,000 |
| Sisterhood is Global Institute | Supportwomensissues | $10,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | Landconservation | $7,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Naturalresourceconservation | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Emergencyservices | $5,000 |
| War Child USA | Childrensrelief | $3,500 |
| The Metropolotan Opera | Supportmusicculture | $3,000 |
| Population Connection | Environmentalprotection | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Civil rights,legalservices | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmentalconservation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Socialservices | $2,500 |
| Heal the Bay | Environmentalprotection | $2,500 |
| Tree People | Environmentalconservation | $2,500 |
| United in Harmony | Youthdevelopment | $2,500 |
| Di Goldene Keyt Ltd | Music arts | $2,500 |
| Opera America | Opera andthe musicalarts | $2,500 |
| Maestra Music | Womensculture &education | $2,500 |
| Jenesse Center Inc | Domesticviolencesupport | $2,500 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Bereavementsupport | $2,500 |
| Amherst Survival Center | Socialservices,food bank | $2,000 |
| Delaware County Community Educational Foundation | Educationsupport | $2,000 |
| Educational Broadcasting Corporation | Arts andculture | $1,500 |
| She's the First | Womensleadership | $1,500 |
| The Tender | Socialservices | $1,500 |
| Everybody Dance LA | Dance educationsupport | $1,500 |
| Maine Needs | Socialservices | $1,500 |
| Music Kitchen | Music artsand culture | $1,000 |
| The Washington Spectator | Support forcurrent affairsand commentary | $1,000 |
| Oshiana Unique Thompkins Foundation | Socialservices | $1,000 |
| Amherst Neighbors | Socialservices | $1,000 |
| Big House Books | Literacysupport | $1,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Medicalservices | $1,000 |
| Safe Passage | Exploitation &traffickingsupport | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Brooks
- Jonathan Self
- Celia Berk
Questions people ask
Does Nina Abrams Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nina Abrams Fund give?
$170,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Nina Abrams Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Brooks (Pres/Treas), Jonathan Self (Vice Pres) and Celia Berk (Secretary).
What does Nina Abrams Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.