Adams Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adams Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $650,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.5 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$650,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 2 | $54.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 4 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Adams Charitable Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3.0 million |
| California | 2 | $550,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Folger Shakespeare Library | Operating support | $2.0 million |
| National Capital Poison Center | Operating support | $1.0 million |
| Public Resources Org Inc | Opperating support | $300,000 |
| Reclaim the Records | Operating support | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Adams Jr
- Donnalyn Frey Adams
- Allan Frey
Questions people ask
Does Adams Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adams Charitable Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $650,000.
Who runs Adams Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Adams Jr (Sec-Tr-Dir), Donnalyn Frey Adams (Pres-Dir) and Allan Frey (Vp-Dir).