Private foundation · EIN 45-3682112 · Encino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Katie McGrath & J J 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 76 grants paid, $5.3M total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
76
$5.3M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 76 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pro Publica IncNew York, NYUnrestricted support$500,000 capital campaign$1.5M
Hopewell FundWashington, DCFree election fund$1.0M
Community CoalitionLos Angeles, CA$5,545 school supplies$250,000 south central youth empowered thru action (scyea) program$50,000 unrestricted support$556K
Array AllianceLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$500K
The 19th NewsAustin, TXUnrestricted support$250K
Motion Picture & Television FundWoodland Hills, CAUnrestricted support$100K
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund IncNew York, NYUnrestricted support$100K
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MANortheastern financial aid fund$100K
The Obama FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted support$100K
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAUcla nimoy theater$100K
National Domestic Workers AllianceNew York, NYUnrestricted support$75K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$50K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY2024 los angeles benefit$50K
Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesSanta Monica, CA$50,000 annual fund$50K
National Womens Law CenterPittsburgh, PAUnrestricted support$50K
Poderistas Community FundBronx, NYUnrestricted support$50K
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYScholarships$50K
The Vad FoundationSan Francisco, CABobby newmyer dining hall & auditorium$50K
Film IndependentLos Angeles, CAKeep my brother$30K
Civic NationWashington, DCUnrestricted support$25K
International Women's Media FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted support$25K
National Trust for Local NewsLexington, MAMaine trust for local news$25K
People for the American WayWashington, DCUnrestricted support$25K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTHurricane helene relief$25K
Share Our StrengthWashington, DCUnrestricted support$25K
Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$25K
The Opportunity NetworkNew York, NYUnrestricted support$25K
The Paniscus ProjectCambridge, MAUnrestricted support$25K
US Ireland AllianceArlington, VAUnrestricted support$25K
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CAHoliday food resource program$25K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$15K
Abortion Freedom FundMiddletown, MDUnrestricted support$10K
Alliance for Childrens RightsLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$10K
Archer School for GirlsLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$10K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$10K
Communities in Schools of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$10K
JhpiegoBaltimore, MDUnrestricted support$10K
New Yorkers for ChildrenHartsdale, NYUnrestricted support$10K
Points North InstituteCamden, MEGold-level sponsorship of the camden international film festival$10K
Possibility LabsSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted support$10K
Santa Monica PalSanta Monica, CAChris carrey pal education fund$10K
So Ca Pub RadioPasadena, CAUnrestricted support$10K
The Edward M Kennedy Institute for United States SenateBoston, MAUnrestricted support$10K
The Forgotten Dog FoundationSanta Monica, CAUnrestricted support$10K
Women FilmLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$10K
LaaneLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$6,200
ACLU SocalLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
Barnard CollegeNew York, NY2024 athena film festival$5,000
Camden Public LibraryCamden, MEUnrestricted support$5,000
Center for Non-Violent Education & Parenting Dba Echo TrainingLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
Children's Action NetworkLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
City YearBoston, MAUnrestricted support$5,000
Coastal Mountains Land TrustCamden, MEUnrestricted support$5,000
Death Penalty FocusSacramento, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in MediaMarina del Rey, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
Harness CommunityLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
Independent School AllianceCulver City, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
International Community FoundationNational City, CAThis is about humanity fund$5,000
ManifestworksLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$5,000
Megunticook Watershed AssociationCamden, MEUnrestricted support$5,000

By state: New York 11 · California 38 · District of Columbia 7 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 7 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Katie McGrath & J J Abrams Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, administered in care of Gettleson Witzer & Oconnor, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Katie McGrath & J J Abrams Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Katie McGrath & J J Abrams Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.3M across 76 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Katie McGrath & J J Abrams Family Foundation give?

New York (11 grants), California (38 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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