Private foundation · EIN 58-2663385 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation Inc

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: 50 grants paid, $151K total, median $1,500. 16% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
50
$151K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in GA
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Edlavitch Jewish Cmnty Ctr Wash DCWashington, DCCultural/recreational/edu programs$21K
Princeton University Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJProvide undergrad/graduate education$16K
Atlanta Area Council Inc Scouts Bsa Friends of Scouting ProgramAtlanta, GAYouth engagement & ldrsp development$7,500
Centurion Ministries IncPrinceton, NJExonerate incnt life-sntcd prisoners$7,500
Planned Parenthood Fedn of Amer IncNew York, NYHealthcare, education & info distrib$6,650
Rainforest Trust F/K/A World Land Trust-UsWarrenton, VAPurchase of rainforest$6,350
Smithsonian Institution James Smithson Scty & Cncl Amer HistWashington, DCMuseums' exhibits/education/research$6,000
Univ of Chicago Law SchoolChicago, ILProvide graduate legal education$5,250
Innercity Computer Stars Foundation D/B/A Ic StarsChicago, ILIt skills/civic educ 4 low-inc youth$5,000
United Service Organizations Inc Uso Council of Georgia IncArlington, VAMil svc mbrs connect fmly/home/cntry$5,000
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Streetwise IncChicago, ILJob prep/plcmt/support for homeless$5,000
Hope for Haiti IncNaples, FLEdu, healthcare, clean wtr, econ dev$4,850
Amer Society Prvntn Cruelty Animals for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NYSupport nyc/national animal welfare$4,750
Boys&girls Clubs Metro Atlanta IncChamblee, GAYouth engagement & ldrsp development$4,300
Rise Against Suicide F/K/A Second Wind Fd of Boulder CntyLafayette, COOffer at-risk youth therapy sessions$4,300
Hebrew Benevolent Cong the TempleAtlanta, GAReligious mbrshp dues & security fee$3,636
Nisqually Land TrustLacey, WAAcquire/mng nisqually rvr wtrshd lds$3,540
Sandiego Society of Natural History Balboaprk Dba Sandiego Nat Hist MsmSan Diego, CAMuseum's exhibits/education/research$2,500
White House Fellows Fndn & AssnWashington, DCPromote top ldrsp exprnc in fed gvmt$2,500
Friendship Place F/K/A Cmnty Cncl for the Homeless at FpWashington, DCCommunity services for the homeless$2,090
Child & Family Advocacy Program D/B/A Blue Sky BridgeBoulder, COChild abuse intervention & education$1,650
Chicago Horticultural Society D/B/A Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILPlant conservation/science/education$1,500
Connect Our KidsFallschurch, VAFoster youth's fmly srch/engagement$1,500
Harvard Univ Radcliff Inst Adv Stdy President & Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MASchlesinger library women's us hstry$1,500
Mission Cure Inc F/K/A Global ImpactNew York, NYChronic pancreatitis rsrch & devel$1,500
The Westminster Schools IncAtlanta, GAProvide secondary school education$1,500
The Vertile Foundation IncBoulder, COHouse/feed/educate children in haiti$1,400
Ny Weill Cornell Medical Ctr Fd Inc Gerald Smith Thomas Memorial FundNew York, NYAlzheimer's disease research/develop$1,300
Ravinia Festival AssociationHighlandprk, ILMusically diverse summer concerts$1,250
Breakthrough T1d Greater New York City ChapterNew York, NYType 1 diabetes research/development$1,000
Capital Area Food Bank IncWashington, DCSurplus food collection/distribution$1,000
Film Independent IncLos Angeles, CASupport independent film industry$1,000
Future Ties NfpChicago, ILSupport public housing community$1,000
Girl Scout Council Nation's CapitalWashington, DCYouth engagement & ldrsp development$1,000
Harvard Business School Club of AtlBuford, GAExec education for nonprofit leaders$1,000
Imerman AngelsChicago, IL1-on-1 outreach cancer patients/fmly$1,000
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & ConservationWashington, DCRoots&shootsusa rsrch/edu/cnsrv$1,000
Univ of California Sanfrancisc FndnSanfrancisc, CAProfessorship in healthcare financng$1,000
Univ of Chicago Business School Rustandy Ctr Social Sector InnovationChicago, ILSocial innovation by exprnc/research$1,000
Yivo Institute of Jewish ResearchNew York, NYPrsrv history&culture eastern europe$1,000
United Way of Greater Atlanta IncAtlanta, GAImprove well-being of cmnty residnts$900
Anti-Defamation League Wash DC RegnNew York, NYCombat extremism/discrimination/bias$500
Atlanta Humane Society & SPCA Inc & Society Prvntn Cruelty to Animals IncAtlanta, GASupport southeast us animal welfare$500
DC Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCCulinary job training & food distrib$500
Jewish Fedn of Grtr Washington IncNorth Bethesda, MDCoordinate resources for cmnty needs$500
Alumni&friends Princeton Univ ROTCJenkintown, PASupport cadet welfare & ldrsp pgms$250
Atlanta Community Food Bank IncAtlanta, GASurplus food collection/distribution$250
Harvard Univ Grad School of Bus Adm President & Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAProvide graduate business education$250
Stanford Univ Grad School of Bus Bd of Trustees Leland Stanford Jr UnivStanford, CAProvide graduate business education$250
American National Red CrossWashington, DCDisaster relief$75

By state: District of Columbia 9 · New Jersey 2 · Illinois 8 · Georgia 8 · New York 7 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation Inc 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 Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 50 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (9 grants), New Jersey (2 grants), Illinois (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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