Adonai Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Adonai Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mountain View, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $246,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $21,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$246,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $236,540 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $277,881 | 15 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $236,540 | 15 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $246,000 | 17 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Adonai Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Adonai Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $96,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $40,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Church in Christ | Operating support | $21,000 |
| Bible League International | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Sacred Logos Resource Center DBA Sagos | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Ambassador for Christ | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Back to the Bible Foundation | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Cityteam Ministries | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting Company | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Navigators | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries Foundation | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Showers of Blessings Evangelistic Ministry | Operating support | $15,000 |
| The Solomon Foundation | Operating support | $15,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Wycliffe Associates | Operating support | $15,000 |
| American Bible Society | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Oc International | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Prince of Peace Foundation (Pop's) | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Extreme Kids & Crew | Operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam Chu
- Charissa Chu
- Yolanda Scheffold
Questions people ask
Does Adonai Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adonai Foundation Inc give?
$246,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Adonai Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Miriam Chu (President/Secty/Treas), Charissa Chu (Director) and Yolanda Scheffold (Director).
What does Adonai Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.