The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $889,340. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$889,340
- Assets$49.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
26% 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 | $3.9 million | 56 | $48.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 58 | $49.1 million |
How to apply
The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson 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 Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 17 | $335,495 |
| New York | 8 | $158,275 |
| Maryland | 5 | $81,666 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $71,080 |
| California | 4 | $66,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $45,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $26,200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University | Unrestricted funds | $889,340 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $677,128 |
| Africa College Fund | Unrestricted funds | $262,500 |
| David Lynch Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $122,525 |
| Mganl Mother Divine Program | Unrestricted funds | $98,162 |
| Maharishi Purusha Program | Unrestricted funds | $71,080 |
| Maharishi Foundation International | Unrestricted funds | $67,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted funds | $66,666 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $50,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | Unrestricted funds | $35,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Unrestricted funds | $33,333 |
| The Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse | Unrestricted funds | $33,333 |
| Raam Raj Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $30,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts Council of the Nation's Capital | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Sylvia Earle Alliance | Unrestricted funds | $25,000 |
| Maharishi School | Unrestricted funds | $20,000 |
| One Earth Philanthropy | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Daughters for Earth | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Forest Trends Association | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra Association of Washington D C | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Antidefamation League | Unrestricted funds | $7,500 |
| Conservation International | Unrestricted funds | $7,500 |
| National Audubon Paragon | Unrestricted funds | $7,500 |
| Rainforest Trust | Unrestricted funds | $7,500 |
| Save A Child's Heart Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $7,500 |
| Student Conservation Association | Unrestricted funds | $7,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted funds | $5,000 |
| Rachel's Network | Unrestricted funds | $5,000 |
| Salzburg Festival Society Inc | Unrestricted funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey S Abramson
Questions people ask
Does The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey S Abramson (Trustee-Part).
What does The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.