Abrams Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Abrams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $2.5 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down 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 | 25 | $133 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 18 | $146 million |
How to apply
Abrams 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 Abrams Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3.2 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.7 million |
| Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Journalism Project | In support of fund ii | $2.5 million |
| Propublica | To support the propublica local reporting network | $1.3 million |
| The Esplanade Association | To provide support for the construction of the charlesbank landing on the esplanade | $750,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Support of the enterprise journalism initiative/frontline series support and frontline dispatch podcast | $505,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | To support the center for the study of global slavery at the national museum of african american history and culture | $500,000 |
| Year Up Inc | To support the campaign for an equitable future | $250,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | To support the local legal initiative | $200,000 |
| The 19th News | General operating support to advance reproductive rights coverage | $200,000 |
| The Public Theater | In support of public works and the mobile unit | $150,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Public Art Fund | In support of the adrienne elise tarver: she who sits and edra soto: graft exhibitions | $100,000 |
| Salt Lick Incubator Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Braven Incorporated | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Harvard University | General operating support for the nieman foundation for journalism | $50,000 |
| The Marshall Project | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Bard College | General operating support for bard prison initiative | $25,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Abrams
- Amy Abrams
Questions people ask
Does Abrams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abrams Foundation Inc give?
$6.9 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Abrams Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Abrams (Director) and Amy Abrams (Director).
What does Abrams Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.