Adams Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Adams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $286,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$286,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,500 the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,000 | 21 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $262,500 | 21 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $286,000 | 26 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Casey T Pentrack Co Adams Foundatio 200 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 963-3169 |
| What to submit | Written requests accompanied by financial statements stating need |
| Restrictions | Applicants must have irc sec. 501(c)(3) approval |
What Adams Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $273,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tree of Life | Public/social | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theater | Arts/educational | $26,000 |
| Aryse | Public/social | $20,000 |
| Hello Neighbor | Public/social | $15,000 |
| Cooper Siegel Library | Arts/educational | $12,500 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Public/social | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah's Place | Public/social | $10,000 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh | Public/social | $10,000 |
| Live Donor Project | Arts/educational | $10,000 |
| Manchester Bidwell Corp | Public/social | $10,000 |
| Netherland America Foundation | Public/social | $10,000 |
| Wqed | Arts/educational | $6,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue | Public/social | $5,000 |
| CRE8DANCE | Arts/educational | $5,000 |
| FCGC Scholarship Foundation | Arts/educational | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Community Services | Public/social | $5,000 |
| National Aviary | Public/social | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Kitchen | Public/social | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra | Arts/educational | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Arts/educational | $3,000 |
| UNC Men's Crew Club | Arts/educational | $2,500 |
| Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh | Public/social | $2,000 |
| Latino Community Center | Public/social | $1,000 |
| Laurie Ann West Community Center | Public/social | $1,000 |
| Oakmont Carnegie Library | Public/social | $1,000 |
| Vintage Senior Services | Public/social | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley M Taylor
- James A Taylor
- Casey T Pentrack
- Erica T Porter
- Alexandra J Taylor
- Christopher J Hudson
Questions people ask
Does Adams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Adams Foundation Inc give?
$286,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Adams Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Shelley M Taylor (Trustee/Asst Sec), James A Taylor (Trustee/Treasurer), Casey T Pentrack (Trustee/Secretary) and Erica T Porter (Trustee/President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Adams Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.