The Adair Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2020. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+52.3% YoY
Grant Count
90
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+21.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on blessing others with entrusted resources and sharing the love of Christ through strategic philanthropy. The organization prioritizes partnerships with initiatives and organizations addressing pressing societal needs.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Support for the local church
- Justice and healing for victims of human and sex trafficking
- Care for widows and orphans
- Support for veterans and first responders
- Assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Services for vulnerable youth
- Support for children and adults with disabilities
- Bible translation work
- Communities in crisis
- Hospitals and research initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$40,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across numerous U.S. locations, with primary focus areas including Texas, Tennessee, and California. Geographic reach extends to major cities including Dallas, New York, and San Francisco, with funding distributed across multiple states including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $37.2 million
- Total Giving: $6.1 million
- Total Revenue: $857,922
- Total Expenses: $6.7 million
- Giving Rate: 16.4% of assets
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $43.1 million
- Total Revenue: $10.6 million
- Total Expenses: $4.36 million
- Total Liabilities: $27,700
Staffing: The foundation operates with one employee on staff.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Tammi L. Adair — President and Director
- A. Jayson Adair — Vice President and Director
- Garrett Adair — Director
- Jacquilyne A. Keene — Secretary and Director
- Kristen Sylvester — Executive Director
All directors serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMI L ADAIR | PRES/DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| A JAYSON ADAIR | VP/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARRETT ADAIR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACQUILYNE A KEENE | SEC/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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