Adams Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paris, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,550 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,725 and the largest $5,225. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,550
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,725
- Largest grant$5,225
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,400 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,400 | 14 | $857,069 |
| 2024 | $41,400 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $43,550 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David E Sullivan 295 Jim Adams Drive, Paris, TN 38242 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (731) 642-2940 |
| What to submit | Written application provided |
| Restrictions | None other than IRS regs |
What Adams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 15 | $43,550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shed Co Henry County Sherriff's Dept | Support program | $5,225 |
| Helping Hands | Support program | $4,225 |
| Plus Endowment | Education | $3,725 |
| Paris Downtown Boxing Gym | Support program | $3,225 |
| Caring Hearts Fund | Support program | $3,225 |
| Real Hope Youth Center | Support after school programs | $3,225 |
| Parishenry County Food Bank | Support food distribution | $3,225 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Pregnancy Medical Clinic | Education and assistance | $2,725 |
| Henry County Rescue Squad | Support program | $2,425 |
| Casa | Support program | $2,425 |
| First United Methodist Church | Support program | $2,225 |
| Eastons Angels | Support program | $2,225 |
| Carl Perkins Center | Support program | $2,225 |
| Able Farms | Support program | $2,225 |
| Henry County 4-H Bucks | Support program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cindy A Tillett
- Janet A Odom
- Pamela A Richardson
- David Esullivan
- Patricia R Adams
Questions people ask
Does Adams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Adams Family Foundation give?
$43,550 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,725.
Who runs Adams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cindy A Tillett (Director), Janet A Odom (Director), Pamela A Richardson (Director) and David Esullivan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Adams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.