Adoption Is an Option
Preselected recipients only
Adoption Is an Option is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,942 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,221 and the largest $34,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,942
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$11,221
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $85,000 | 5 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 2 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $95,942 | 6 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Adoption Is an Option 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $59,942 |
| Virginia | 1 | $34,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Council for Adoption | General support | $34,000 |
| Brave Love | General support | $32,500 |
| New Life Adoption | General support | $12,080 |
| Houston Texans Foundation | General support | $10,362 |
| US Pastors Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Unplanned Good Inc | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Knox Jr
- Stephen Knox
- Cynthia Seligmann
- Debra M Tengler
Questions people ask
Does Adoption Is an Option accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adoption Is an Option give?
$95,942 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,221.
Who runs Adoption Is an Option?
Its 2025 filing lists John Knox Jr (Director & President), Stephen Knox (Director & Vice President), Cynthia Seligmann (Director & Secretary) and Debra M Tengler (Executive Director).