Abrams-Bell Foundation
Accepts applications
Abrams-Bell Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,740 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,740
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$132,560
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,815 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $14,800 | 32 | $155,131 |
| 2024 | $19,815 | 32 | $138,633 |
| 2025 | $20,740 | 31 | $132,560 |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Bell 221 Hillside Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 440-8803 |
| What to submit | Written proposal with annual report |
| Restrictions | Each year applications are judged on their own merits |
What Abrams-Bell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 14 | $10,828 |
| New York | 7 | $6,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $400 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $312 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ri Community Food Bank | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Who What Whyorg | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Crossroads Ri | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Jaffa Institute | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Amos House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ocra-Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Providence Animal Rescue League | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $600 |
| Hope Health Hospice | Charitable | $500 |
| Renegade Research | Charitable | $500 |
| Ri Zoological Society | Charitable | $500 |
| The Jaffa Institute | Charitable | $500 |
| The Village Common of Ri | Charitable | $500 |
| Yad Yashem (Pef) | Charitable | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Headquarters | Charitable | $500 |
| New England Disabled Sports | Charitable | $400 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $312 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $300 |
| Providence Preservation Society | Charitable | $300 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adam | Charitable | $300 |
| Trinity Repetory Company | Charitable | $300 |
| Blackstone Parks Conservancy | Charitable | $275 |
| Hadassah | Charitable | $250 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $200 |
| Children's Friend & Services | Charitable | $150 |
| Classical High School Alumni Assoc | Charitable | $103 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $100 |
| Chai Lifeline | Charitable | $100 |
| Ocean State Media | Charitable | $100 |
| WGBH | Charitable | $100 |
| Wellesley College | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Bell
- Jonathan J Bell
Questions people ask
Does Abrams-Bell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Abrams-Bell Foundation give?
$20,740 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Abrams-Bell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Bell (Trustee) and Jonathan J Bell (Trustee).
What does Abrams-Bell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and science and research.