Adams Charitable Foundation
Adams Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Haverford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $22K.
Adams Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Adams Charitable Foundation gave $51K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $50,800
- -9.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -90.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,160
- +892.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Adams Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bridges to Independence ($25K). Together the top 5 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 153 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Adams Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+18%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 153% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $56K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges to Independence Arlington, VA | Per Governing Instrument - Contrib to Preselected Ch | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Per Governing Instrument - Contrib to Preselected Ch | $20,000 |
| Haveford Monthly Meeting Havertown, PA | Per Governing Instrument - Contrib to Preselected Ch | $5,000 |
| The Quadrangle Inc Haverford, PA | Per Governing Instrument - Contrib to Preselected Ch | $600 |
| Retina Foundation of the South Dallas, TX | Per Governing Instrument - Contrib to Preselected Ch | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-21,103 | $60,565 | $50,800 | 5 | $54,550 | $22,293 | $35,719 |
| 2022 | $678,888 | $92,485 | $59,395 | $56,298 | 55 | $56,298 | $89,888 | $43,496 |
| 2021 | $645,798 | $53,707 | $47,695 | $41,751 | 44 | $41,751 | $46,343 | $48,522 |
| 2020 | $639,786 | $131,551 | $47,336 | $43,150 | 49 | — | $10,478 | $39,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adams Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adams Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gordon Dabney Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Leigh Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary M. Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Adams Charitable Foundation
How much does Adams Charitable Foundation give each year?
Adams Charitable Foundation gave $51K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $56K across 55 grants.
What is Adams Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Adams Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,160, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adams Charitable Foundation give grants?
Adams Charitable Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (39%) and Pennsylvania (11%).
Does Adams Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Adams Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Per Governing Instrument - Contrib to Preselected Ch" (5 grants).
Who are Adams Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Adams Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Bridges to Independence ($25,000), International Rescue Committee ($20,000) and Haveford Monthly Meeting ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Adams Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Adams Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Adams Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Adams Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5984588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Adams Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/adams-charitable-foundation-morg_e735bc30160949c2a43555c3cadc9abe
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