Adams Foundation
Accepts applications
Adams Foundation is a private foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,540 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,520 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,540
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,520
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$910,943
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 6 | $744,213 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 3 | $810,155 |
| 2025 | $44,540 | 6 | $910,943 |
How to apply
| Contact | Samuel Adams PO Box 4562, Montgomery, AL 36103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (334) 301-0597 |
| What to submit | Basis of need for funds |
| Restrictions | Charitable projects in the areas of education, health and the arts |
What Adams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $9,540 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Foundation | Health & educational | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | Arts | $15,000 |
| Fairhope Rotary Club Foundation | Humanitarian | $6,040 |
| Los Altos History Museum | Educational | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Rotary Charity Foundation | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Christian School | Edu | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Adams
Questions people ask
Does Adams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Adams Foundation give?
$44,540 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,520.
Who runs Adams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Adams (Trustee/Sec Treas).
What does Adams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.