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The Adams Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FALLS CHURCH, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Allen Fry. It holds total assets of $63.5M. Annual income is reported at $29.1M. Total assets have grown from $35.2M in 2011 to $63.5M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including North Carolina, Virginia, Texas. According to available records, The Adams Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 17 grants totaling $12.2M, with a median grant of $500K. The foundation has distributed between $2.7M and $3.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.5M distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $22K to $2M, with an average award of $716K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia, Texas, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$500K
Average Grant
$450K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 6 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.
The Adams Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, VA, TX.
The Adams Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $12.2M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $500K, with an average of $716K. Individual grants have ranged from $22K to $2M.
The Adams Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Adams Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FALLS CHURCH, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard L Adams Jr | SEC-TR-DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donnalyn Frey Adams | PRES-DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allan Frey | VP-DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$63.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$63.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$12.2M
Average Grant
$716K
Median Grant
$500K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folger Shakespeare LibraryOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| National Capital Poison CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1M | 2023 |
| Food For OthersOPERATING SUPPORT | Fairfax, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| Nasa Scholarship FundOPERATING SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $500K | 2021 |
| National Galery Of ArtOPERATING SUPPORT | Landover, MD | $500K | 2021 |
| Drivers Alert NetworkOPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $100K | 2021 |
| Richard Dawkins Foundation For ScieOPERATING SUPPORT | Amherst, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Rare Book SchoolOPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $1M | 2020 |
| Inova Health FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Falls Church, VA | $500K | 2020 |
| Reclaim The RecordsOPERATING SUPPORT | Mill Valley, CA | $250K | 2020 |
| Foundation AriaOPERATING SUPPORT | Pescara | $22K | 2020 |