Adobe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adobe Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.9 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $2.1 million. 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$13.9 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $28.6 million the year before.
41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12.6 million | 23 | $7.4 million |
| 2022 | $15.0 million | 30 | $30.1 million |
| 2023 | $28.6 million | 42 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $13.9 million | 29 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Adobe 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 Adobe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $2.4 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $4.3 million |
| New York | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $500,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria and Albert Museum | Adobe Creative Residency Program | $2.1 million |
| Museum of Modern Art | Adobe x MoMA program | $2.0 million |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Asian Law Caucus | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Disability Rights Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Outright Action International | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Homefirst Services of Santa Clara County | General & Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| San Jose Downtown Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Independent Administrative Institution National of | Adobe x NMA Japan program | $252,155 |
| Direct Relief | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Vetsintech | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Cinequest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Guadalupe River Park Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art Association | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Kelsey | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Local Color | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | The Giving Practice | $150,000 |
| San Jose Childrens Discovery Museum | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Tech Interactive | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rosemary Arrida-Keiper
- Hannah Elsakr
- Stacy Martinet
- Karen Robinson
- Amy White
Questions people ask
Does Adobe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adobe Foundation give?
$13.9 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Adobe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rosemary Arrida-Keiper (Dir), Hannah Elsakr (Dir, Pres), Stacy Martinet (Dir, Sec) and Karen Robinson (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Adobe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and human services.