The Adams Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in Florida in 2013 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Naples, Florida, the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+27.5% YoY
Grant Count
43
+19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
+6.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant grant portfolio. In recent years, it has distributed approximately 27-43 grants annually, with grant amounts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Recent grantees have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $54.1 million to $67 million
- Total Revenue (2023): $6.12 million
- Total Expenses (2023): $2.9 million
- Total Liabilities (2023): $0
- Investment Income (2023): $874,039
The foundation's revenue increased significantly in prior years, with $10 million in contributions recorded in 2022, though contributions were $0 in 2023, indicating investment income as the primary revenue source.
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
173 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
The foundation is led by:
- Patrick F. Adams – Trustee
- Nannette Hendel – Co-Trustee and Director of Philanthropy
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK F ADAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANNETTE HENDEL | CO-TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 8 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4351 Gulf Shore Blvd N Apt 14n, Naples, FL 34103-2240
Telephone: 239-649-6209
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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