Adelson Family Foundation
Adelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Katonah, New York, that reported 24 grants totaling $804,628 in filing year 2024. Its grants supported charitable organizations including anti-hate, education, community, health, and other organizations.
Adelson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Adelson Family Foundation gave $805K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $804,628
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,526
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,354
- Total assets
- $6,954,685
- +18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (9 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Adelson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 820, Katonah, NY 10536
Phone: (201) 988-7879
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adelson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($300K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 108 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Pennsylvania, 3% to California, 2% to New Jersey, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Adelson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 24 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 415% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $805K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $805K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $300,000 |
| Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $205,000 |
| Hastings Center Garrison, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $100,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $50,300 |
| American Israel Democracy Coalition Bryn Mawr, PA | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $25,000 |
| Mr C'S Baseball Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $25,000 |
| Penn Hillel Philadelphia, PA | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $18,000 |
| Govern for America Katonah, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $15,000 |
| Carolyn Dorman Dance Union, NJ | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity | $10,163 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,954,685 | $1,877,694 | $817,833 | $804,628 | 24 | $806,686 | $1,352,587 | $194,468 |
| 2023 | $5,892,473 | $706,313 | $1,174,446 | $1,122,436 | 24 | $1,165,334 | $684,201 | $189,766 |
| 2022 | $6,360,606 | $532,276 | $1,223,363 | $1,203,427 | 23 | $1,206,377 | $520,640 | $225,515 |
| 2021 | $7,051,693 | $626,495 | $1,230,900 | $1,221,100 | 18 | $1,224,102 | $613,942 | $407,092 |
| 2020 | $7,656,098 | $469,227 | $1,379,042 | $1,358,700 | 19 | — | $456,340 | $390,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adelson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate, while the Cahn Fellows Programs say they provide distinguished school leaders with advanced professional development and recognition. Penn Hillel describes work spanning Jewish education, human services, family and economic needs, and support for Israel and Jews at risk elsewhere.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $804,628. Grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $4,354.
The largest reported grants included $300,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, $205,000 to the Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation, $100,000 to the Hastings Center, and $50,300 to UJA Federation of New York. Other grants included $25,000 each to the American Israel Democracy Coalition and Mr C’s Baseball Foundation, $18,000 to Penn Hillel, and $15,000 to Govern for America. The stated purpose for these grants was “to assist in the purpose of the charity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Adelson and Nancy Adelson as trustees.
Adelson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Adelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Adelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Adelson Family Foundation
How much does Adelson Family Foundation give each year?
Adelson Family Foundation gave $805K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 24 grants.
What is Adelson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Adelson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,354, and its average grant was $33,526, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Adelson Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Adelson Family Foundation give grants?
Adelson Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Adelson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Adelson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in the Purpose of the Charity" (24 grants).
Who are Adelson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Adelson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Defamation League ($300,000), Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation ($205,000) and Hastings Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adelson Family Foundation?
Adelson Family Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $807K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Adelson Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adelson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adelson Family Foundation's EIN?
Adelson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3769645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Adelson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Adelson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/adelson-family-foundation-morg_d0d15892031b4eb592dcaf6790447c16
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