Adams Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTH HADLEY, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $19K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$395K
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
+23.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-17.6% YoY
About Adams Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Adams Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTH HADLEY, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
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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
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $394,944 | $412,753 | $434,435 |
| Revenue | $47,011 | $32,175 | $28,217 |
| Expenses | $64,541 | $53,548 | $51,907 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $56,488 | $45,966 | $45,765 |
| Net Investment Income | $18,848 | $20,071 | $22,255 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,833 | $47,800 | $44,185 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL S ADAMS | DIRECTOR/MGR | — | $4,800 |
| TIMOTHY G JARVIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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