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Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation is a private trust based in ROCKVILLE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Jeffrey S Abramson. It holds total assets of $43.6M. Annual income is reported at $7.1M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $43.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, Maryland, New York. According to available records, Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation has made 277 grants totaling $12.9M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2020 to $3.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.9M distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2.2M, with an average award of $46K. The foundation has supported 93 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Iowa, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation reported 277 individual grants totaling $13 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $7,500. Half of those grants fell between $2,500 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $2.2 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $4.5 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in DC (80 of 277), followed by MD (39) and IA (33). In total the foundation's grantees span 15 states. Of its 93 distinct grantees, 66 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Maharishi International University ($5.8 million), Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation ($1.7 million) and David Lynch Foundation ($1.1 million).
Computed from 277 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 15 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$908K
Based on 61 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 277 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, NY, DC.
Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation has distributed a total of $12.9M across 277 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $46K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2.2M.
Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation is headquartered in ROCKVILLE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey S Abramson | TRUSTEE-PART | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$43.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$43.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
277
Total Giving
$12.9M
Average Grant
$46K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
93
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain InstituteUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Boulder, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Global Wellness InstituteUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Maharishi International UniversityUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Fairfield, IA | $2.2M | 2023 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Fairfield, IA | $502K | 2023 |
| David Lynch FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $237K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $160K | 2023 |
| Mganl- Mother Divine ProgramUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $85K | 2023 |
| Maharishi Purusha ProgramUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Romney, WV | $81K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $67K | 2023 |
| Natural Resource Defense CouncilUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| The Barack Obama FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $34K | 2023 |
| The Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic AbuseUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Rockville, MD | $33K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater WashingtonUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | North Bethesda, MD | $33K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Council Of The Nation'S CapitalUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israeli Defense ForcesUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cancer ResearchUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Manhattan Beach, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Raam Raj FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Fairfield, IA | $21K | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Africa College FundUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Fairfield, IA | $13K | 2023 |
| Everglades FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Palmetto Bay, FL | $11K | 2023 |
| Diener School IncUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | North Bethesda, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| National Symphony Orchestra Association Of Washington D CUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Forest Trends AssociationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Maharishi SchoolUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Fairfield, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Heifetz International Music InstituteUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Staunton, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Als Association Dcmdva ChapterUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Rockville, MD | $8K | 2023 |
| Save A Child'S Heart FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Potomac, MD | $8K | 2023 |
| Conservation InternationalUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Arlington, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Warrenton, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Annapolis, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| National Building MuseumUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Dharmalaya IncUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Salzburg Festival Society IncUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Littler Rock, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Institute For Responsible TechnologyUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Fairfield, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| League Of Conservative Voters Education FundUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Help Me SeeUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Hagerstown, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| A Musical HeartUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Takoma Park, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Mclean, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Feed The ChildrenUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| National Brain Tumor SocietyUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Newton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Columbia Lighthouse For The BlindUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| CareUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
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