Adler Foundation
Accepts applications
Adler Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $197,204 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $87,410. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$197,204
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$87,410
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $213,199 the year before.
53% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,333 | 48 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $213,199 | 52 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $197,204 | 38 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Louis Adler 15 Greenway Plaza Unit 6G, Houston, TX 77046 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 524-7777 |
| What to submit | Letter specifying purpose of application and amount of contribution |
What Adler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $101,784 |
| Virginia | 2 | $88,610 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,620 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $700 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $240 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $150 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | General operations | $87,410 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | General operations | $33,300 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | General operations | $12,760 |
| Houston Symphony | General operations | $10,200 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General operations | $10,125 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Svcs | General operations | $5,500 |
| Episcopal High School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival | General operations | $4,620 |
| The Children's Museum of Houston | General operations | $4,550 |
| Holocaust Museum of Houston | General operations | $4,200 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | General operations | $2,500 |
| KIPP Texas Public Schools | General operations | $2,500 |
| Glassell School of Art - Mfah | General operations | $1,500 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center | General operations | $1,400 |
| Rice University | General operations | $1,250 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | General operations | $1,200 |
| World Jewish Congress American | General operations | $1,200 |
| Goldringwoldenberg Institute of Southern | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Faris Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Orange Show | General operations | $1,000 |
| Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens | General operations | $700 |
| Herman Park Conservatory | General operations | $650 |
| Judicial Watch | General operations | $500 |
| Houston Zoo | General operations | $349 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | General operations | $200 |
| Heritage Foundation | General operations | $200 |
| Japan-America Society of Houston | General operations | $200 |
| The 100 Club | General operations | $200 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Canc | General operations | $200 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General operations | $120 |
| Boy's Town | General operations | $120 |
| ALS Research at the Sean Healey & Amg Cen | General operations | $100 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | General operations | $100 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse | General operations | $100 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General operations | $100 |
| Mollie and Louis Kaplan Museum | General operations | $100 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center Inc | General operations | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis K Adler
- Gail F Adler
- Marc F Adler
Questions people ask
Does Adler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Adler Foundation give?
$197,204 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Adler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis K Adler (President & Treasurer), Gail F Adler (Vice President) and Marc F Adler (Trustee).
What does Adler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.