Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.2 million in 227 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $771,075. 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$8.2 million
- Number of grants227
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$771,075
- Assets$152 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.7 million the year before.
17% 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 | $7.7 million | 237 | $147 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 227 | $152 million |
How to apply
Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc 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 Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 97 | $3.9 million |
| California | 15 | $911,000 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $794,800 |
| Massachusetts | 32 | $508,000 |
| Colorado | 11 | $307,500 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $305,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $270,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $210,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $200,000 |
| Maine | 16 | $194,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Street Settlement | General & Unrestricted | $771,075 |
| 350ORG | General & Unrestricted | $260,000 |
| University System of New Hampshire | SAARA Initiative at the Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC) | $230,500 |
| Earthrights International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $227,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $210,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Walk the Walk USA | $205,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $190,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila of Westchester | General & Unrestricted | $190,000 |
| Council on the Environment Inc | General & Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $165,000 |
| California Onecare Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $155,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | General & Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| New York Abortion Access Fund | General & Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| Main Street Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $135,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Senior Data Management Analyst salary support | $105,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Inc | General & Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bronx Childrens Museum | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | The Health Policy Advocacy Initiative SPH Center for Public Health Leadership & Practice | $100,000 |
| Votingworks | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Preble Street | General & Unrestricted | $95,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $87,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| National Family Farm Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund in | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Open Space Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Run Wild Inc | Verkeerderkill Falls permanant preservation | $75,000 |
| Amazon Watch | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester Inc | Food Pantry | $70,000 |
| Freedom for Immigrants | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Circle of Hope Health Care Services | General Support for Wellspring Health Access | $60,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Trust Women Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Abrons
- Alix Abrons
- Anne Abrons
- Eleanor Abrons
- Emily Abrons
- Henry L Abrons
- John Abrons
- Leslie Abrons
- Pauline Abrons
- Peter Abrons
- Judith Aranow
- Dylan Armajani
- Kira Armajani
- Stephanie Klein DiChristina
- Vicki Aranow Feiner
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2024, across 227 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Abrons (Dir, Treas), Alix Abrons (Dir), Anne Abrons (Dir) and Eleanor Abrons (Dir, Sec) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.