John J Adams Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
John J Adams Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$646,447
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,000 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $2,945 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 4 | $615,816 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 5 | $840,136 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 5 | $646,447 |
How to apply
| Contact | Pamela Sandy PO Box 770908, Cleveland, OH 44107 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 789-2906, psandy@confiance-llc.com |
| What to submit | Need based information |
| Restrictions | Must be in furtherance of education. |
What John J Adams Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius High School | Further eduction | $10,000 |
| Heart for Music | Further education | $10,000 |
| Center for Arts Inspired Learning | Further education | $10,000 |
| Dancing Wheels Cleveland | Further education | $10,000 |
| Music Settlement | Further education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Victoria Arida
- Curtis Danburg
- Susan Brooks
- Pamela Sandy
Questions people ask
Does John J Adams Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John J Adams Scholarship Fund give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John J Adams Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Victoria Arida (President), Curtis Danburg (Vice Preside), Susan Brooks (Secretary) and Pamela Sandy (Director Non).
What does John J Adams Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.