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Adams Fund is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $849K in 2011 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Adams Fund has made 174 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $861K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.1M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $125K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 94 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Idaho, Utah, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 58 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.
Adams Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 174 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, ID, UT.
Adams Fund has distributed a total of $2.9M across 174 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $125K.
Adams Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Adams Fund is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K Adams | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David V Adams | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Adams O'Connell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard E Beth | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$14M
Net Worth
$766K
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$1.9M
Net Investment Income
$607K
Distribution Amount
$697K
Total: $565K
Total Grants
174
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
94
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of HopeRESEARCH | Duarte, CA | $110K | 2022 |
| Catholic Education FoundationSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Killebrew-Thompson Memorial FundSUPPORT | Sun Valley, ID | $70K | 2022 |
| Harvard Westlake SchoolSUPPORT | Studio City, CA | $68K | 2022 |
| Libertas InstitureSUPPORT | Lehi, UT | $50K | 2022 |
| Hollenbeck HomeSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Adams Cowan FoundationSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $45K | 2022 |
| California Art ClubSUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $43K | 2022 |
| Children'S Hospital Of Los AngelesSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| World Business AcademySUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| St Bede The Venerable ParishSUPPORT | La Canada, CA | $26K | 2022 |
| Petersen Automotive MuseumSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Polytechnic SchoolSUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $23K | 2022 |
| Stand Together FoundationSUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Homeboy IndustriesSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Dream ProgramSUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Hoag HospitalSUPPORT | Newport Beach, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Santa Ynez Band Of Chumash IndiansSUPPORT | Santa Ynez, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Mission One IncSUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2022 |
| Jserra Catholic High SchoolSUPPORT | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Four Winds CampSUPPORT | Deer Harbor, WA | $12K | 2022 |
| Mount Saint Mary'S UnversitySUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Saint John'S Health CenterSUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Center For Early EducationSUPPORT | West Hollywood, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Michigan State UniversitySUPPORT | East Lansing, MI | $8K | 2022 |
| Rape FoundationSUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Catalyst CaliforniaSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| St Vincent FoundationSUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Prager University FoundationSUPPORT | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Camarillo Rotary FoundationSUPPORT | Camarillo, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersSUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanitySUPPORT | Americus, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Keck Medicine Of UscSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| New Village Girls AcademySUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteSUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Project VeritasSUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseSUPPORT | Boone, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Jonathan Art FoundationSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Huntington HospitalSUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Five AcresSUPPORT | Altadena, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Ojai Valley SchoolSUPPORT | Ojai, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Smith FundSUPPORT | Northampton, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Kpccsouthern California Public RadioSUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Mammoth Lakes FoundationSUPPORT | Mammoth Lakes, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Marlborough SchoolSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| The SchoolhouseSUPPORTSUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Los AngelesSUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Kona Historical SocietySUPPORT | Kealakekua, HI | $1K | 2022 |
| Small Wonders FoundationSUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $700 | 2022 |
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