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The Adams Foundation

Preselected recipients only Edmond, Oklahoma · EIN 731508582

The Adams Foundation is a private foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,721 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,368 and the largest $19,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $37,875 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$37,8758$189,177
2024$43,7218$153,871

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Adams Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina1$19,900
Oklahoma6$16,971
South Carolina1$6,850

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridge to Recovery
Monroe, NC
General support$19,900
Trails to Triumph
Edmond, OK
General support$7,061
Camden Military Academy
Camden, SC
General support$6,850
Thrive Christian
Oklahoma City, OK
General support$6,000
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Oklahoma City, OK
General support$2,735
Green Shoe Foundation
Guthrie, OK
General support$475
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
Oklahoma City, OK
General support$450
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK
General support$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Adams Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Adams Foundation give?

$43,721 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,368.

Who runs The Adams Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Patrick L Adams (Director).

What does The Adams Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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