The Katie Mcgrath & Jj Abrams Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 45-3682112 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.3M
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted support$500,000 capital campaign | $1,500,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | Free election fund | $1,000,000 |
| Community Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | $5,545 school supplies$250,000 south central youth empowered thru action (scyea) program$50,000 unrestricted support | $555,545 |
| Array Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $500,000 |
| The 19Th News | Austin, TX | Unrestricted support | $250,000 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Northeastern financial aid fund | $100,000 |
| The Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | UCLA nimoy theater | $100,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance | New York, NY | Unrestricted support | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | 2024 los angeles benefit | $50,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences | Santa Monica, CA | $50,000 annual fund | $50,000 |
| National Womens Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Poderistas Community Fund | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| The Vad Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Bobby newmyer dining hall & auditorium | $50,000 |
| Film Independent | Los Angeles, CA | Keep my brother | $30,000 |
| Civic Nation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| International Women's Media Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | Lexington, MA | Maine trust for local news | $25,000 |
| People for the American Way | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Hurricane helene relief | $25,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| The Opportunity Network | New York, NY | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| The Paniscus Project | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| US Ireland Alliance | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Santa Monica, CA | Holiday food resource program | $25,000 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Abortion Freedom Fund | Middletown, MD | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Childrens Rights | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Archer School for Girls | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Jhpiego | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| New Yorkers for Children | Hartsdale, NY | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Points North Institute | Camden, ME | Gold-Level sponsorship of the camden international film festival | $10,000 |
| Possibility Labs | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Santa Monica Pal | Santa Monica, CA | Chris carrey pal education fund | $10,000 |
| So Ca Pub Radio | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| The Edward M Kennedy Institute for United States Senate | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| The Forgotten Dog Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Women Film | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Laane | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $6,200 |
| Aclu Socal | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | 2024 athena film festival | $5,000 |
| Camden Public Library | Camden, ME | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Center for Non-Violent Education & Parenting Dba Echo Training | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Children's Action Network | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| City Year | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Camden, ME | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Death Penalty Focus | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media | Marina Del Rey, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Harness Community | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Independent School Alliance | Culver City, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| International Community Foundation | National City, CA | This is about humanity fund | $5,000 |
| Manifestworks | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
| Megunticook Watershed Association | Camden, ME | Unrestricted support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted support | $1,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,311,995 | 77 |
| 2023 | $6,352,837 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107797
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3682112
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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