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Hop & Mae Adams Foundation is a private trust based in BOISE, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Edward D Ahrens. It holds total assets of $48.6M. Annual income is reported at $9.4M. Total assets have grown from $175K in 2011 to $46M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nevada. According to available records, Hop & Mae Adams Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $884K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $145K in 2021 to $252K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $486K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $110K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nevada and Idaho. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Hop & Mae Adams Foundation reported 36 individual grants totaling $883,628 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $7,822. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $39,053. Its largest single grant in the record was $110,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $2.5 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NV, which received 33 of the 36 grants on record (92 percent). Of its 17 distinct grantees, 53 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Northern Nevada Development Authority ($280,000), Nevada State Eb-5 Regional Center Inc ($223,737) and Greenhouse Project ($98,202).
Computed from 36 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 9 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.
Hop & Mae Adams Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, ID.
Hop & Mae Adams Foundation has distributed a total of $884K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $110K.
Hop & Mae Adams Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hop & Mae Adams Foundation is headquartered in BOISE, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Mackenzie | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven G Neighbors | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward D Ahrens | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$46M
Fair Market Value
$45.4M
Net Worth
$45.3M
Grants Paid
$252K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4.3M
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $3.1M
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$884K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Northgate IncCombat Community Deterioration in Carson City, Nevada. | Boise, ID | $55K | 2023 |
| Greenhouse ProjectFlower Basket Project. | Carson City, NV | $73K | 2023 |
| Xquisite LlcHelp and Assistance of Abused Women. | Carson City, NV | $60K | 2023 |
| Nevada State Eb-5 Regional Center IncCarson City Neighborhood Development. | Carson City, NV | $34K | 2023 |
| State Of Nevada Department Of EducationYouth Education. | Carson City, NV | $14K | 2023 |
| Friends In Service Helping (Fish)Food and Shelter Services. | Carson City, NV | $5K | 2023 |
| Basque Museum & Cultural CenterEducation. | Boise, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority Dba Visit Carson CitySupport tourism in Carson City, Nevada. | Carson City, NV | $3K | 2023 |
| Carson City Schools FoundationYouth Education. | Carson City, NV | $2K | 2023 |
| Office Of Small Business AdvocacySmall Business Development. | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| Carson City High SchoolYouth Education. | Carson City, NV | $700 | 2023 |
| Northern Nevada Development AuthorityProvide Workforce Development and Support Economic Development. | Carson City, NV | $110K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Western NevadaDisadvantaged Youth. | Carson City, NV | $30K | 2022 |
| St Teresa Of Avila Catholic SchoolYouth Education. | Carson City, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Northern Nevada ScoreProvide Workforce Development. | Reno, NV | $6K | 2022 |
| Carson City Chamber Of CommerceLeadership Project. | Carson City, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| The Basque Museum & Cultural CenterEducation | Boise, ID | $5K | 2021 |