Adelson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adelson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $66.9 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $10.8 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$66.9 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$10.8 million
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $43.8 million the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43.8 million | 51 | $743,367 |
| 2024 | $66.9 million | 55 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
Adelson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Adelson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $4.0 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $41.5 million |
| Nevada | 9 | $11.5 million |
| California | 6 | $5.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $255,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Ariel University | General charitable purposes | $10.8 million |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General charitable purposes | $9.0 million |
| Friends of Sourasky Tel Aviv Medical Center | General charitable purposes | $5.7 million |
| Maccabee Task Force Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5.6 million |
| Jewish Agency for Israel N American Council | General charitable purposes | $5.5 million |
| Israeli American Council | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Adelson Educational Institute | General charitable purposes | $4.9 million |
| Hashomer Hachadash | General charitable purposes | $4.0 million |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General charitable purposes | $3.8 million |
| The Tikvah Fund | General charitable purposes | $3.0 million |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General charitable purposes | $1.8 million |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Friends of Ir David | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Christians United for Israel | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Las Vegas | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Friends of Zion | General charitable purposes | $257,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | General charitable purposes | $255,000 |
| This World Jewish Values Network | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Students Supporting Israel | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| ALS Association | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Israaid | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Las Vegas Philharmonic | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Letter of the Law | Geberal charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation - USA | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| World Jewish Congress (American Section) | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Libi | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Friends of Nahal Haredi | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Education | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish News Service | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Kadima Hebrew Academny | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Cityarts | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Adelson Campus for Jewish Life | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Miriam Adelson
- Michael Bohnen
Questions people ask
Does Adelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adelson Family Foundation give?
$66.9 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Adelson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Miriam Adelson (Trustee) and Michael Bohnen (President).
What does Adelson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.