The Adorjan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Adorjan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shrewsbury, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$78,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$205,025
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,500 the year before.
62% of its 2025 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 | $17,905 | 42 | $272,220 |
| 2024 | $35,500 | 10 | $259,406 |
| 2025 | $78,500 | 13 | $205,025 |
How to apply
| Contact | Julius J Adorjan 7318 Westover Colonial Lane, Shrewsbury, MO 63119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 443-6505 |
| What to submit | No specific form required. Letters of request usually received. |
| Restrictions | Trustees determine funding based upon need. |
What The Adorjan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 | $78,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosati-Kain Academy | Untestricted | $35,000 |
| Gratitude House | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grand Center Arts Academy | Untestricted | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Mo | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council of St Louis | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Forest Park Forever | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Show Me Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Animal Protective Association | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Nine PBS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julius J Adorjan
- Michelle Adorjan
- Michael Adorjan
- Joelle Gandall
Questions people ask
Does The Adorjan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Adorjan Family Foundation give?
$78,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Adorjan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julius J Adorjan (Trustee), Michelle Adorjan (Trustee), Michael Adorjan (Trustee) and Joelle Gandall (Trustee).
What does The Adorjan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.