Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $547,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $150,000. 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$547,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $564,877 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $236,990 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2022 | $267,185 | 29 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $564,877 | 32 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $547,200 | 32 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman 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.
What Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $386,365 |
| Georgia | 2 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $35,025 |
| New York | 6 | $14,110 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100 |
| Washington | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Courageous Conversation Global Foun | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Women Donor's Network | Unrestricted | $62,300 |
| Black Voters Matter Building Instit | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Inst | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| International Documentary Foundatio | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Just Vision Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Study of Political Graph | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Center for Cuban Studie | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Imeu | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Institute for Public Accuracy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Palast Investigative Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leonard Beerman Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Women Make Movies | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Concern Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Laane | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Just Detention International | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Inquilinos Unidos | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Mime Troupe | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Vietnamese Veterans Against the War | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pacific Education | Unrestricted | $450 |
| Moma | Unrestricted | $380 |
| Actor's Gang | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Unrestricted | $125 |
| Skirball Center | Unrestricted | $115 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | Unrestricted | $105 |
| Mopop | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Mint Museum | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Nmaahc | Unrestricted | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Adelman
Questions people ask
Does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation give?
$547,200 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Adelman (President).
What does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and arts and culture.