Adams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $7,500. 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$63,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,150 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,000 | 15 | $984,080 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $51,150 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 14 | $1.1 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 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $25,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $23,500 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Rescue Mission | General fund | $7,500 |
| Montana Food Bank | General fund | $7,000 |
| Rainbow Services | General fund | $6,500 |
| The Childrens Ranch Foundation | General fund | $6,000 |
| Waikiki Health Next Step Shelter | General fund | $5,500 |
| South Bay Childrens Health Center | General fund | $5,500 |
| Womens Resource Ctr | General fund | $4,500 |
| 5th Judicial Voice for Children | General fund | $4,500 |
| Honolulu Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Jester & Pharley Phund | General fund | $3,000 |
| House of Hope | General fund | $3,000 |
| Palama Settlement | General fund | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| One More Wave Surf Corp | General fund | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Olson
- Leslie Adams
- Robert V Adams Jr
- Frank Kneeshaw
- Kristine Adams
- Vincent Adams
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?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Adams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Olson (Treasurer), Leslie Adams (Director), Robert V Adams Jr (President) and Frank Kneeshaw (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Adams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and health.