Adler Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Adler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,757 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $41,000. 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$111,757
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $221,250 the year before.
36% 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 | $223,250 | 38 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $221,250 | 43 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $111,757 | 53 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Adler 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 Adler Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $50,030 |
| Vermont | 9 | $43,500 |
| Delaware | 2 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 5 | $1,580 |
| Maryland | 8 | $1,440 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Community Foundation | General fund | $41,000 |
| Georgetown University | General fund | $25,250 |
| The Seed Foundation | General fund | $13,190 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lewes in Bloom | General fund | $3,000 |
| US Against Alzheimers | General fund | $2,500 |
| Institute for Citizens & Scholars | General fund | $2,500 |
| Swarthmore College | General fund | $2,250 |
| Sidwell Friends School | General fund | $2,190 |
| The Trustees of University of Pennsylvania | General fund | $1,000 |
| Vermont Parks Forever | General fund | $1,000 |
| Vienna Matclub Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | General fund | $1,000 |
| Green Light Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Village Volunteers | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Anchor Fund | General fund | $500 |
| Colel Chabad | General fund | $500 |
| Lafayette College | General fund | $500 |
| The Trustees of Dartmouth College | General fund | $480 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General fund | $257 |
| Seed School of Maryland | General fund | $250 |
| Seeds of Peace | General fund | $250 |
| St Paul's School for Girls | General fund | $250 |
| SVHC Foundation | General fund | $250 |
| The Vermont Community Foundation | General fund | $250 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General fund | $250 |
| Anti Defamation League | General fund | $250 |
| BCCRS | General fund | $250 |
| Center for Radically Inclusive Judiasm | General fund | $250 |
| Community Sharing Project | General fund | $250 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Health | General fund | $250 |
| DC Volunteer Lawyers Project | General fund | $250 |
| Dorset Theatre Festival | General fund | $250 |
| Heifer International | General fund | $250 |
| Kiva | General fund | $250 |
| Northern Woodlands | General fund | $200 |
| Tulane University | General fund | $200 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General fund | $200 |
| Vermont Woodlands Association | General fund | $200 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights | General fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- James B Adler
- Eric S Adler
- Laura Adler McGrew
- Lindley McGrew
- Suzanne Adler
Questions people ask
Does Adler Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adler Family Foundation Inc give?
$111,757 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Adler Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James B Adler (Vice President), Eric S Adler (President/Secretary), Laura Adler McGrew (Vice President/Treasurer) and Lindley McGrew (Board of Director's Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Adler Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.