Adams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$66.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $2.6 million | 36 | $61.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 43 | $66.9 million |
How to apply
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.
What Adams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $2.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $290,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $75,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House | For mission support | $500,000 |
| Vincentian Solidarity Office | For mission support | $290,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | For mission support | $253,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | For mission support | $200,000 |
| Maimonides Medical Center | For mission support | $185,000 |
| Grace Center Foundation | For mission support | $150,000 |
| The Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | For mission support | $150,000 |
| Dominican Missions Secretariat (Bishop Chris) | For mission support | $100,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | For mission support | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | For mission support | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity | For mission support | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | For mission support | $100,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | For mission support | $100,000 |
| The Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal | For mission support | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | For mission support | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | For mission support | $60,000 |
| The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture | For mission support | $60,000 |
| Boys Town | For mission support | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | For mission support | $50,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Servcies | For mission support | $50,000 |
| Project ALS | For mission support | $50,000 |
| San Miguel Academy | For mission support | $50,000 |
| St Pius X | For mission support | $50,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | For mission support | $30,000 |
| Animal Defense League | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese for the Military Services | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Good Counsel | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Mercy Haven Inc | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Newman Catholic Campus Ministries at Umd (Bulldog Catholic) | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Padre Pio Foundation of America | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Smile Train | For mission support | $25,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society | For mission support | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | For mission support | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Hayes Home for Children | For mission support | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | For mission support | $10,000 |
| Cnewa | For mission support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick F Adams
- Nannette Hendel
Questions people ask
Does Adams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adams Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Adams Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick F Adams (Trustee) and Nannette Hendel (Co-Trustee/Director of Philanthropy).
What does Adams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.