Adams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $26,500. 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$70,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$26,500
- Assets$980,861
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,000 | 24 | $925,259 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 25 | $980,861 |
How to apply
Adams Family 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.
What Adams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 19 | $57,400 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $3,100 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | General fund | $26,500 |
| The River House | General fund | $7,000 |
| Ccap | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley NAACP Scholarships | General fund | $5,000 |
| WPS Teach for Tomorrow | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Laurel Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Foodbank | General fund | $2,000 |
| Leesburg PTO | General fund | $1,500 |
| Liberty Mems Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | General fund | $1,500 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast | General fund | $1,500 |
| Friends of Cacapon River | General fund | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $1,000 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College (LRCC) | Genearl fund | $1,000 |
| The First Uniterian Universalist Society of Exeter | General fundgeneral fund | $1,000 |
| The Kids Clubs of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley | General fund | $1,000 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | General fund | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Legal Services | General fund | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Exeter | General fund | $600 |
| Foothills Forum | General fund | $550 |
| Rapp at Home | General fund | $500 |
| Unitarian Universalist of the Blue Ridge | General fund | $500 |
| The Child Care and Learning Center | General fund | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Adams
- Richard Bell
- Garth Adams
- Rebecca Leith Boyd
- Sarah Bell
Questions people ask
Does Adams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adams Family Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Adams Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Adams (President), Richard Bell (Executive Vice President), Garth Adams (Vice President) and Rebecca Leith Boyd (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Adams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.