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The Abram Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 464371245

The Abram Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.1 million and the largest $2.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0001$2.0 million
2024$2.2 million2$238,640

How to apply

The Abram 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Abram Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana1$2.2 million
Illinois1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Charitable$2.2 million
Jewish Learning Foundation
Evanston, IL
Educational$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Abram Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Abram Foundation give?

$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.1 million.

Who runs The Abram Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jeffery M Leving (Pres/Sec/Treas) and Jocelyn A Leving (Vice President).

What does The Abram Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.

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