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Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BALTIMORE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co. It holds total assets of $16.7M. Annual income is reported at $15.8M. Total assets have grown from $13.4M in 2011 to $16.7M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, New Jersey and Florida. According to available records, Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Trust has made 40 grants totaling $5.3M, with a median grant of $119K. Annual giving has grown from $916K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $47K to $241K, with an average award of $134K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and Florida and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$94K
Average Grant
$114K
Largest Grant
$188K
Based on 8 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.
Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, FL, NJ.
Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $5.3M across 40 grants. The median grant size is $119K, with an average of $134K. Individual grants have ranged from $47K to $241K.
Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Trust is headquartered in BALTIMORE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL S BRUDIN | TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| BROWN ADVISORY | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$16.7M
Fair Market Value
$24.7M
Net Worth
$16.7M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.2M
Distribution Amount
$1.2M
Total: $15.9M
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$5.3M
Average Grant
$134K
Median Grant
$119K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$108K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FORMEDICAL | TAMPA, FL | $237K | 2025 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCHPROGRAM SUPPORT | BALTIMORE, MD | $237K | 2025 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN CENTERMEDICAL | BALTIMORE, MD | $178K | 2025 |
| NATIONAL FEDRTN FOR THE BLINDMEDICAL | BALTIMORE, MD | $119K | 2025 |
| THE PROVIDENCE CENTERPROGRAM SUPPORT | GLEN BURNIE, MD | $119K | 2025 |
| MARYLAND SCOTTISH RITECHILDHOOD LANGUAGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $119K | 2025 |
| SEEING EYE INCPROGRAM SUPPORT | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $119K | 2025 |
| BELLO MACHREPROGRAM SUPPORT | GLEN BURNIE, MD | $59K | 2025 |