Abettor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abettor Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $332,240 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $150,000. 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$332,240
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $447,372 the year before.
60% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $447,372 | 44 | $0 |
| 2024 | $332,240 | 59 | $0 |
How to apply
Abettor 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 Abettor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $214,425 |
| Illinois | 3 | $54,125 |
| Maryland | 2 | $50,250 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 6 | $1,670 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,100 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $785 |
| Kansas | 2 | $600 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA - Federation of New York | Religious | $150,000 |
| Israel Center for Excellence Educat | Education | $50,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Research | $50,000 |
| American Sephardic Fed | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Individual | Religion | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center | Arts | $6,000 |
| Camera | Education | $5,000 |
| Richard Tucker Music Foundation | Arts | $5,000 |
| Obama Foundation | Humanitarian | $4,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| United Neighborhood Houses | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Hazeldon Betty Ford | Education | $2,500 |
| Weitzman National Museum of Jewish | Historical preservation | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Education | $1,250 |
| The Cell Theatre | Arts | $1,000 |
| American Defemation Legion | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Student Advocacy | Education | $1,000 |
| Dav | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| American United | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Immanence Project | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| The New York Historical | Education | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Humanitarian | $750 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Historical | $650 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Education | $500 |
| Freinds of the Israel Defense | Humanitarian | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Enviornmental Defense Fund | Humanitarian | $500 |
| NCRC | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Humanitarian | $500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Medical research | $250 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | Huminatarian | $250 |
| Salvation Army | Humanitarian | $250 |
| VFW | Humanitarian | $250 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Humanitarian | $250 |
| New Israel Fund | Humanitarian | $250 |
| John Hopkins Center for Gun Violenc | Humanitarian | $250 |
| Peta | Humanitarian | $250 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | Medical | $250 |
| Coalition to Salute American Heroes | Humanitarian | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernice Manocherian
- Darel Benaim
Questions people ask
Does Abettor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abettor Foundation give?
$332,240 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Abettor Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernice Manocherian (Trustee) and Darel Benaim (Treasurer).
What does Abettor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.