John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $814,351 the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 | $814,351 | 38 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 41 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $483,632 |
| Illinois | 3 | $110,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $107,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $91,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $46,160 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RH Dana Booster Club | Educational | $100,000 |
| UCSF | Educational | $98,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Rese | Medical | $80,000 |
| Individual | Medical | $80,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Medical | $50,000 |
| William M BeDell Achievement and Re | Charity | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical | $50,000 |
| UI Health | Educational | $50,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $40,000 |
| Habitat for humanity | affordable housing | $37,000 |
| Individual | Medical | $30,000 |
| Impact 100 East Bay | Cultural | $24,050 |
| Individual | Cultural | $20,000 |
| Oakland Zoo | Curtual | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charity | $20,000 |
| CaliforniaCASA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Set To Thrive | Charity | $16,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Charity | $16,000 |
| Cato Institute | Educational | $11,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Medical | $10,000 |
| Harbor Point Church | Charity | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Legal | $10,000 |
| PreBorn | Charity | $10,000 |
| JudicialWatch | Charity | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical | $10,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Discoveryco | Educational | $8,000 |
| Berkeley Humane | Charity | $7,050 |
| BarbersForBaja | Charity | $7,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Medical | $6,000 |
| Salvation army usa | Charity | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Junction Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ruth Bancroft Garden | Charity | $5,000 |
| The SonRise Project | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Medical | $5,000 |
| RH Dana PTA | Educational | $1,500 |
| Kqed Public Media | Educational | $1,100 |
| USC Radio Group | Charity | $500 |
| Classical KUSC | Charity | $432 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Adams
- Patricia B Adams
Questions people ask
Does John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John H Adams (Cfo) and Patricia B Adams (President).
What does John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.