The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 107 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $508,912. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$508,912
- Assets$54.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
23% 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 | $2.7 million | 109 | $53.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 107 | $54.4 million |
How to apply
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable 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 The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $849,912 |
| District of Columbia | 23 | $661,578 |
| Maryland | 40 | $644,667 |
| Florida | 14 | $274,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $33,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $14,500 |
| California | 2 | $12,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $12,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Contribution - Am Comm for the Weizmann Inst of Science-See STMT 12 | Unrestricted funds | $508,912 |
| Stock Contribution - American University - See STMT 12 | Unrestricted funds | $296,494 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $116,667 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Unrestricted funds | $110,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| World Jewish Relief Inc | Unrestricted funds | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $75,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted funds | $66,667 |
| Congregation B'nai Tzedek | Unrestricted funds | $57,500 |
| American Friends of Galilee Medical Center | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Buoniconti Foundation to Cure Paralysis | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Center for Israel Studies - American University | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Unrestricted funds | $45,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| Friends of Israeli Defense Forces | Unrestricted funds | $31,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of GW | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| American University Hillel | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Diener School | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Jewish Learning Center of Fisher Island | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Sos International | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Aish DC | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the Au Community | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Mount Vernon Vertuosi Inc | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Operation Embrace | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| Torah School of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| International Arts & Artists | Unrestricted funds | $18,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Project Medishare for Haiti | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| So What Else Inc | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Washington Nationals Philanthropies | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Bullis School | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary M Abramson
- Pennie M Abramson
Questions people ask
Does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary M Abramson (Trustee-Part) and Pennie M Abramson (Trustee-Part).
What does The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.