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Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson is a private trust based in LAS VEGAS, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Sheldon G Adelson. It holds total assets of $93K. Annual income is reported at $4K. Total assets have decreased from $79.6M in 2011 to $93K 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada and Massachusetts. According to available records, Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson has made 12 grants totaling $272.4M, with a median grant of $5.1M. Annual giving has decreased from $151.3M in 2020 to $37.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $300K to $98.8M, with an average award of $22.7M. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Nevada. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300K
Median Grant
$19.4M
Average Grant
$20.8M
Largest Grant
$44.2M
Based on 4 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.
Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NV.
Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson has distributed a total of $272.4M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $5.1M, with an average of $22.7M. Individual grants have ranged from $300K to $98.8M.
Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson is headquartered in LAS VEGAS, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Miriam Adelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$93K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$93K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$272.4M
Average Grant
$22.7M
Median Grant
$5.1M
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$300K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelson Family FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Needham, MA | $27.2M | 2022 |
| Friends Of ZionGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $413K | 2022 |
| Adelson Medical Research FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Needham, MA | $9.5M | 2022 |
| Adelson Drug ClinicGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Las Vegas, NV | $584K | 2022 |