Carlyle Adams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carlyle Adams Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $807,575 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $210,000. 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$807,575
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $596,250 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $384,500 | 15 | $11.3 million |
| 2023 | $596,250 | 24 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $807,575 | 30 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Carlyle Adams 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 Carlyle Adams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 27 | $765,575 |
| California | 1 | $32,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Museum of Art | Operating support | $210,000 |
| Will & Deni McIntyre Foundation | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Cateret Community College Fdn | Operating support | $77,000 |
| NC Coastal Federation | Operating support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's School | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Pine Cone Foundation | Operating support | $32,500 |
| NC Museum of History Foundation | Operating support | $26,000 |
| Arise Collective | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Helping Horse Inc | Operating support | $25,000 |
| NC Museum of Natural Science | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Core Sound Waterfowl Museum | Operating support | $25,000 |
| NC Zoo Society | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Artsplosure | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Camp Sea Gullymca of the Triangle | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Artspace | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Council Oftraditionalmusic | Operationg support | $11,250 |
| Junior Appalachian Musicians | Operating support | $7,000 |
| The Broad Street Clinic | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Sylvan Heights Bird Park | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption | Operating support | $5,000 |
| NC Maritime Museum | Operating support | $5,000 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hart Square Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Band Together | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | Operating support | $4,000 |
| NC Arts Fdn | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Truth in Nature | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | Operating support | $2,500 |
| NC Community Foundation | Operating support | $2,325 |
Officers and trustees
- David Dahl
Questions people ask
Does Carlyle Adams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carlyle Adams Foundation give?
$807,575 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Carlyle Adams Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Dahl (Trustee).
What does Carlyle Adams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.