Private foundation · EIN 47-5673855 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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: 26 grants paid, $580K total, median $10K. 62% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$580K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michigan Humane SocietyDetroit, MIFor general operating support.$150K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNFor general operating support.$40K
Humane Society of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MIFor general operating support$40K
Algonac Church of ChristAlgonac, MIFor general operating support.$40K
Michigan MedicineAnn Arbor, MIFor general operating support.$40K
Trinity HealthYpsilanti, MIFor general operating support.$40K
The Rock ChurchFenton, MIFor general operating support$30K
Michigan Animal RescuePontiac, MIFor general operating support$25K
Dog AideBirmingham, MIFor general operating support.$20K
Northville Educational FoundationNorthville, MIFor general operating support.$20K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNFor general operating support.$20K
Humane Society Genesee CountyBurton, MIFor general operating support.$15K
ASPCANew York, NYFor general operating support.$10K
Watauga Humane SocietyBoone, NCFor general operating support.$10K
Big Dog Ranch RescueLoxahatchee, FLFor general operating support.$10K
Howell Nature CenterHowell, MIFor general operating support.$10K
Livonia Lions ClubLivonia, MIFor general operating support.$10K
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCFor general operating support$10K
Start RescueValley Village, CAFor general operating support$10K
PetaNorfolk, VAFor general operating support.$5,000
Humane Society of Sw MichiganSt Joseph, MIFor general operating support$5,000
Bark NationFerndale, MIFor general operating support$5,000
The Animal Rescue MissionWest Hollywood, CAFor general operating support$5,000
Muddy Paw RescueNew York, NYFor general operaitng support$5,000
Wolverine Christian CampColumbiaville, MIFor general operating support$3,000
Piece to Pease QuiltersAlgocan, MIFor general operating support$1,800

By state: Michigan 16 · Minnesota 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 2 · California 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Abrams Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Mark Stasa, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does 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 Abrams Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $580K across 26 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Abrams Family Foundation give?

Michigan (16 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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