Abrahamson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abrahamson Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $166,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$166,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $61,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,000 | 21 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $166,500 | 21 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Abrahamson Family 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 Abrahamson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $126,000 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $35,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Air Fund | General fund | $100,000 |
| Adirondack Council | General fund | $20,000 |
| Riverbrook YMCA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Christ in India | General fund | $5,000 |
| Horizons at Sacred Heart University | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wilton Historical Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Mentors | General fund | $2,500 |
| Wilton Library | General fund | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | General fund | $1,500 |
| CT League of Concerned Scientists | General fund | $1,500 |
| Adirondacks Nature Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Elm City Montessori School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wilton Abc House | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wilton Land Conservation Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| Circle of Cares | General fund | $500 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail | General fund | $500 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest Abrahamson
- Kim Mellin
- Mark Abrahamson
- Kurt Abrahamson
- Kathleen Abrahamson
Questions people ask
Does Abrahamson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abrahamson Family Foundation give?
$166,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Abrahamson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest Abrahamson (President), Kim Mellin (Treasurer/ Secretary), Mark Abrahamson (Trustee) and Kurt Abrahamson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Abrahamson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.