Private foundation · EIN 14-1917252 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $318K total, median $13K. 9% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$318K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in IL
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management IncNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$161K
Active Minds IncWashington, DCExempt purpose of organization$40K
Strongminds IncMaplewood, NJExempt purpose of organization$30K
Podium Society IncLos Angeles, CAExempt purpose of organization$25K
Fountain House IncNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$20K
Indego Africa ProjectNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$13K
Mishkan ChicagoChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$10K
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$7,500
Girls Matterkids Empowered on the MoveBirmingham, MIExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Nest IncNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation of MichiganBrighton, MIExempt purpose of organization$2,600

By state: New York 5 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 1 · California 1 · Illinois 1 · Michigan 2

About this foundation

Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Louis S Harrison, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $318K across 11 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Bruce C Abrams Family Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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