Max A Adler Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Max A Adler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$370,875
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $265,000 | 25 | $354,686 |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 26 | $392,298 |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 29 | $370,875 |
How to apply
Max A Adler Charitable 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 Max A Adler Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $285,000 |
| California | 3 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center Annual Gift | Operating budget | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Rochester | Operating budget | $30,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | Operating budget | $20,000 |
| Compeer Inc | Operating budget | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Camperships | $15,000 |
| Food Link | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Abvi Capital Campaign Grant | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Baden Street Settlement of Rochester Inc | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Bivona Childs Advocacy Center | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Rochester Inc | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Geva Theatre Center | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Hillside Children's Center | Children's fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Rochester | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Joseph Avenue Arts and Cultural Alliance | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Scholarships for minority women | $5,000 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Rundel Library Foundation | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| The Center for Youth Services Inc | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Trillium Health | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Uncfthe College Fund | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Villa of Hope | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Legal Services | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| Wxxi Public Broadcasting | Operating budget | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross of Los Angeles | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Lafd Wildfire Emergency Fund | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women - Los Angeles | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Operating budget | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Liebschutz
- Bernice Skirboll
- John Germanow
- Matthew A Ryen Esq
- Emily Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Max A Adler Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Max A Adler Charitable Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Max A Adler Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Liebschutz (President), Bernice Skirboll (Trustee), John Germanow (Trustee) and Matthew A Ryen Esq (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Max A Adler Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.