Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $118,617 and the largest $237,234. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$118,617
- Largest grant$237,234
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $955,501 | 8 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 8 | $23.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 8 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr 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 Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $830,318 |
| Florida | 1 | $237,234 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $118,617 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran Church | Program support | $237,234 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Medical | $237,234 |
| Johns Hopkins Children Center | Medical | $177,925 |
| Seeing Eye Inc | Program support | $118,617 |
| Maryland Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation Inc | Childhood language | $118,617 |
| The Providence Center | Program support | $118,617 |
| National Fedrtn for the Blind | Medical | $118,617 |
| Bello Machre | Program support | $59,308 |
Officers and trustees
- Brown Advisory
- Carol S Brudin
Questions people ask
Does Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $118,617.
Who runs Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Brown Advisory (Trustee) and Carol S Brudin (Trustee).
What does Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.