Press Adelman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Press Adelman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$15,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$337,707
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 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 | $17,500 | 8 | $291,287 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 8 | $314,345 |
| 2025 | $15,500 | 7 | $337,707 |
How to apply
Press Adelman 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 Press Adelman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $11,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly | General operations | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | General operations | $2,000 |
| Common Pantry | General operations | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana | General operations | $2,000 |
| Just One Chesed | General operations | $2,000 |
| South Bend Education Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Ruth Page Center for the Arts | General operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Irwin Press
- Andra S Press
- Matthew D Press
- Elizabeth A Press
Questions people ask
Does Press Adelman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Press Adelman Foundation give?
$15,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Press Adelman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Irwin Press (President & Treasurer), Andra S Press (Vice-President & Secretary), Matthew D Press (Board Member) and Elizabeth A Press (Board Member).
What does Press Adelman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.