Adam E Naab Foundation
Adam E Naab Foundation is a private foundation, based in Evansville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 14 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $10K.
Adam E Naab Foundation at a glance
In short: Adam E Naab Foundation gave $54K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $53,510
- +763.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,822
- -38.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $210,264
- -14.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Adam E Naab Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Potters Wheel ($43K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Adam E Naab Foundation gives
- Giving grew 216% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 304% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $54K (2026). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Wheel Evansville, IN | Charitable | $43,000 |
| United Methodist Youth Home Evansville, IN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hillcrest Youth Services Evansville, IN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission Evansville, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys Town Evansville, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Evansville, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| St Josephs Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Charitable | $500 |
| Weekday Christ Education Evansville, IN | Charitable | $360 |
| Old North UMC Evansville, IN | Charitable | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $210,264 | $20,540 | $57,592 | $53,510 | 14 | $53,510 | $10,151 | $17,580 |
| 2025 | $245,993 | $18,354 | $10,808 | $6,200 | 1 | $6,200 | $13,459 | $17,330 |
| 2024 | $238,447 | $9,577 | $18,894 | $15,600 | 10 | $15,600 | $6,283 | $15,786 |
| 2023 | $247,764 | $13,478 | $20,115 | $16,950 | 7 | $16,950 | $10,313 | $15,520 |
| 2022 | $254,401 | $25,104 | $21,098 | $17,750 | 10 | $17,750 | $21,756 | $16,722 |
| 2021 | $250,468 | $5,049 | $16,687 | $13,822 | 4 | — | $5,182 | $13,816 |
| 2020 | $262,227 | $12,724 | $17,526 | $14,250 | 5 | — | $6,050 | $14,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adam E Naab Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adam E Naab Foundation's only listed officer is Cynthia M Majewski CPA Vowells & Schaaf LLP, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia M Majewski CPA Vowells & Schaaf LLP
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Adam E Naab Foundation
How much does Adam E Naab Foundation give each year?
Adam E Naab Foundation gave $54K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Adam E Naab Foundation's typical grant size?
Adam E Naab Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $3,822, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adam E Naab Foundation give grants?
Adam E Naab Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (9 grants).
Does Adam E Naab Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Adam E Naab Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Adam E Naab Foundation's largest grantees?
Adam E Naab Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Potters Wheel ($43,000), United Methodist Youth Home ($3,000) and Hillcrest Youth Services ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Adam E Naab Foundation?
Adam E Naab Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Adam E Naab Foundation's EIN?
Adam E Naab Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1978994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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