Adams Family Foundation I
Accepts applications
Adams Family Foundation I is a private foundation in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $581,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $95,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$581,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $565,500 the year before.
74% 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 | $566,500 | 23 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $565,500 | 23 | $11.1 million |
| 2025 | $581,500 | 23 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Adams 2217 Battlegrou, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 330-0530 |
| What to submit | An open letter with a request |
| Restrictions | Tennessee primary southeast secondary |
What Adams Family Foundation I funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 23 | $335,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Vision | General fund | $95,000 |
| Mid TN Christian School | General fund | $85,000 |
| Adams Memorial Library | General fund | $25,000 |
| Discovery Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boys and Grils Club | General fund | $15,000 |
| Center for the Arts | General fund | $15,000 |
| Charity Circle | General fund | $10,000 |
| Doors of Hope | General fund | $7,500 |
| United Way Ruth Co | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clini | General fund | $5,000 |
| Linebaugh Library | General fund | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General fund | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse Ministries | General fund | $4,000 |
| Lavergne Public Library | General fund | $3,000 |
| TN School for Blind | General fund | $3,000 |
| Interlight Family Thea | General fund | $2,500 |
| Cannon Co Arts Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Child Advocay Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Journey Home | General fund | $1,000 |
| Leadership Rutherford | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Adams
- Fred Adams
- Joanne Coggin
Questions people ask
Does Adams Family Foundation I accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Adams Family Foundation I give?
$581,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Adams Family Foundation I?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Adams (Trustee), Fred Adams (Trustee) and Joanne Coggin (Trustee).
What does Adams Family Foundation I fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.