Adams Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Adams Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in East Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $411,800 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$411,800
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $311,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $397,000 | 9 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $311,000 | 12 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $411,800 | 13 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Adams Family 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 Adams Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $177,000 |
| New York | 5 | $159,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $70,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Science History Institute | Education and science history preservation | $125,000 |
| British Schools & Universities | Education | $50,000 |
| Friends' Central School | Education | $50,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Education | $50,000 |
| Ysm Office of Development | Education | $50,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Education | $25,000 |
| NYU Law | Education | $20,000 |
| Netherland America Foundation | Cultral and educational exchange | $14,500 |
| The Hometown Foundation | Animal welfare, emergency response personnel, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, major illness or those in need, and the military | $10,000 |
| United Way of Meriden | Community fund | $10,000 |
| Alpha Psi of Chi Psi Educational Trust | Education | $5,000 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | Medical research | $2,000 |
| The Orchard House | Support for older adults | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Manon Cox
- Amanda Q Adams
Questions people ask
Does Adams Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adams Family Foundation Inc give?
$411,800 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Adams Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Manon Cox (President) and Amanda Q Adams (Director).
What does Adams Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.