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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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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Covenant House ($500,000), Vincentian Solidarity Office ($290,000), Catholic Medical Mission Board ($253,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES WASHINGTON, DC | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY ASHEVILLE, NC | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BOYS TOWN BOYS TOWN, NE | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE ASHEVILLE, NC | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CARDINAL HAYES HOME FOR CHILDREN MILLBROOK, NY | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CATHOLIC MEDICAL MISSION BOARD NEW YORK, NY | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $253,000 |
| CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT CORBIN, KY | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CNEWA NEW YORK, NY | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| COVENANT HOUSE NEW YORK, NY | FOR MISSION SUPPORT | $500,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Adams Family Foundation?
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: • Covenant House • Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity • Grace Center Foundation • Maimonides Medical Center The foundation made total distributions of $2.6 million to $3.3 million in recent fiscal years.
What size grants does Adams Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Adams Family Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Adams Family Foundation's EIN?
Adams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1605016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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