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Adelson Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Michael J Bohnen. It holds total assets of $21M. Annual income is reported at $88M. Total assets have grown from $57K in 2011 to $21M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Strengthen the State of Israel and the Jewish people. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Israel and United States. According to available records, Adelson Family Foundation has made 125 grants totaling $123.6M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $78.9M in 2021 to $44.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $14.4M, with an average award of $989K. The foundation has supported 87 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Nevada, California, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$975K
Largest Grant
$14.4M
Based on 81 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.
Strengthen the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 125 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NV, CA.
Adelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $123.6M across 125 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $989K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $14.4M.
Adelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Does not generally contribute to capital projects or endowment funding. Not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time.
Adelson Family Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Miriam Adelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Bohnen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$21M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$21M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
125
Total Giving
$123.6M
Average Grant
$989K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
87
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maccabee Task Force FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $10.9M | 2022 |
| Friends Of ZionGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $677K | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $9M | 2022 |
| Jewish Agency For Israel N American CouncilGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5.2M | 2022 |
| Israeli American CouncilGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Woodland Hills, CA | $5M | 2022 |
| Adelson Educational InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $4.4M | 2022 |
| Hashomer HachadashGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Upper Nazareth | $3.1M | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| American Friends Of IdcGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| American Society Of Yad VashemGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $808K | 2022 |
| Ariel UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Ariel | $600K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Las VegasGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $500K | 2022 |
| Girls Town Or ChadashGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $315K | 2022 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Center For Jewish Community StudiesGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $250K | 2022 |
| Druze Vererans AssociationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Daliyat Al Carmel | $250K | 2022 |
| This World Jewish Values NetworkGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Englewood, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel ScoutsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $205K | 2022 |
| Feeling Good FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Mountain View, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Gateways Access To Jewish EducationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Newton, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Zionist Organization Of AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Chelsea Jewish Nursing HomeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chelsea, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Rockefeller UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Adelson Campus For Jewish LifeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $59K | 2022 |
| Jewish Institute For National Security Of AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Nahal NarediGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Teaneck, NJ | $50K | 2022 |
| Shirley Linzy Youth OrchestraGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Henderson, NV | $50K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of The University Of Las VegasGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $40K | 2022 |
| Clark County Public Education FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $34K | 2022 |
| Letter Of The LawGEBERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Students Supporting IsraelGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Plymouth, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| CityartsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Gift Of Life Bone Marrow FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Boca Raton, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Lubavitch Foundation Of LexingtonGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Lexington, MA | $18K | 2022 |
| Friendship Circle Of LvGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $18K | 2022 |
| Elemyouth In Distress In IsraelGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Central Fund Of IsraelGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Hebrew Senior LifeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $18K | 2022 |
| Jewish National FundGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Haven, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of LubavitchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Max Stern Academic CollegeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Yezreel Valley | $10K | 2022 |
| ItrekGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncGNERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| IrisGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $6M | 2021 |