The Adler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Adler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,565 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$395,565
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $341,198 the year before.
74% 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 | $341,198 | 22 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $395,565 | 58 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
The Adler Foundation Inc 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 The Adler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 21 | $183,150 |
| Maryland | 9 | $42,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $38,500 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,025 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,505 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,025 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $5,025 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Craftsman | General support | $60,000 |
| Ace Scholarship and Training | Educational support | $38,500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia | General support | $25,400 |
| Capital Caring | Elderly care | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Applied Technical Education | General support | $10,000 |
| Glady Volunteer Fire Dept | General support | $10,000 |
| Plainfield Christian Science Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| 4PAWS Rescue Team | General support | $5,000 |
| Adaptive Rowing Annapolis | General support | $5,000 |
| Becket - B Gottschalk | General support | $5,000 |
| Catch A Lift Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Va Governor's School Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih | General support | $5,000 |
| Cornerstones - Cynthia Adler | General support | $5,000 |
| Create Global Healing | General support | $5,000 |
| Deck the Paws | General support | $5,000 |
| Deloach Lupus Foundation - Ayers | General support | $5,000 |
| Fairfax County Park Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Givewell | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Hands & Voices Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Imagination Learning Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Leaders of Vision & Enlightenment | General support | $5,000 |
| Legal Services of Northern Virginia | General support | $5,000 |
| Miracle 4 Melanie | General support | $5,000 |
| Mummies for Mouths | General support | $5,000 |
| National Council for Adoption | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Paws for Homes | General support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Wildlife Care | General support | $5,000 |
| Pendleton County Convention and Visitor Bureau | General support | $5,000 |
| Pet Rescue by Judy | General support | $5,000 |
| So What Else Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Ten Ten Life | General support | $5,000 |
| West Point Assoc of Graduates | General support | $5,000 |
| Wolf Trap Animal Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Adler
- Daniel S Adler
- Robert M Gottschalk
- John Burns
Questions people ask
Does The Adler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Adler Foundation Inc give?
$395,565 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Adler Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard Adler (President), Daniel S Adler (Treasurer/Secretary), Robert M Gottschalk (Vice President) and John Burns (Director).
What does The Adler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, seniors and faith communities.