McAdams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McAdams Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,425 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$104,425
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,700 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $117,252 | 41 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $102,700 | 44 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $104,425 | 42 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
McAdams 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 McAdams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $44,750 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $24,000 |
| California | 6 | $11,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $8,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army of Palm Beach | General support | $15,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach for Christ Inc | General support | $5,150 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill | General support | $5,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General support | $3,500 |
| Capital Research Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach Freedom Institute Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue | General support | $3,000 |
| The Heaven Guy Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea | General support | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for New American Security Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Central Eastern and Eastern NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $2,000 |
| NC Museum of Life and Science | General support | $2,000 |
| Stanford University - Hoover Institution | General support | $2,000 |
| Wunc Radio (UNC at Chapel Hill) | General support | $2,000 |
| Jovenes Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General support | $2,000 |
| Step Up on Second Street Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| The People Concern | General support | $2,000 |
| Pollinator Partnership | General support | $1,500 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Families First of Palm Beach County Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Helimission Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | General support | $1,000 |
| Mathcounts Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Modernist Archive Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Aquarium Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $1,000 |
| The Children's Place at Home Safe | General support | $1,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General support | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Glee Club Foundation Inc | General support | $500 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $100 |
| The Royal Poinciana Chapel Inc | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lloyd McAdams
- Joseph E McAdams
- David L McAdams
Questions people ask
Does McAdams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McAdams Foundation give?
$104,425 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs McAdams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lloyd McAdams (President/Director), Joseph E McAdams (Director) and David L McAdams (Director).
What does McAdams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.