Adelman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Free Union, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$40,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,500 the year before.
43% 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 | $27,500 | 12 | $514,681 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Adelman 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 Adelman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $23,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advancing Native Missions | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General Operations | $2,500 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Operations | $1,500 |
| The Navigators | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Havens Ministries | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Gideons International | General Operations | $1,000 |
| 40 Days for Life | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | General Operations | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Virginia Society for Human Life | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Earlysville Volunteer Fire Company | General Operations | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels America | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Graham Adelman
Questions people ask
Does Adelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adelman Family Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Adelman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Graham Adelman (President).
What does Adelman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and arts and culture.