Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $615,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$615,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $470,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $470,000 | 8 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $615,000 | 9 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
Susannah & Jim Adelson Family 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 Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $120,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | General funding - ornithology lab | $150,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | General funding | $120,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | General funding - jim and susannah adelson scholarship | $112,500 |
| Tulsa Zoo | Civic - african wilds: carnivores | $75,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | General funding - mcgraw hall | $50,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | General funding - new frontier grants | $37,500 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | General funding - kappa sigma fraternity | $25,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | General funding - cornell annual fund for arts and sciences | $25,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Educational | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James F Adelson
- Susannah D Adelson
Questions people ask
Does Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation give?
$615,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James F Adelson (Trustee) and Susannah D Adelson (Trustee).
What does Susannah & Jim Adelson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.