Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $318,366 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $160,766. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$318,366
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$160,766
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $222,218 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $267,750 | 14 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $222,218 | 13 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $318,366 | 11 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Bruce C Abrams 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $205,766 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $7,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $160,766 |
| Active Minds Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $40,000 |
| Strongminds Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $30,000 |
| Podium Society Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Fountain House Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Indego Africa Project | Exempt purpose of organization | $12,500 |
| Mishkan Chicago | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Exempt purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Girls Matterkids Empowered on the Move | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Nest Inc | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy C Cohen
- Byron Canvasser
- Robert Canvasser
- Lindsay Abrams Richter
- Alec Abrams
Questions people ask
Does Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation give?
$318,366 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy C Cohen (President/Director), Byron Canvasser (Vice President/Director), Robert Canvasser (Secretary/Treasuer/Director) and Lindsay Abrams Richter (Director/Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.