Adira Foundation
Adira Foundation is a public charity, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Adira Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $3,306
- -98.3% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $34,081
- -98.4% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Adira Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 24 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $608K (2020). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | School of Nursing competitive | $79,965 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions Saint Louis, MO | Pervasive Needs Grant | $79,753 |
| Discalced Inc Brooklyn, NY | Pervasive Needs Grants | $60,000 |
| Aibs Spars Herndon, VA | Pervasive Need Grant | $36,803 |
| Institute for Public Health Washington, DC | Rural Neurodegenerative Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,306 | $34,081 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $46,085 | $190,912 | $2,169,415 | $281,521 | 5 | $15,247 |
| 2021 | $2,118,169 | $1,074,322 | $1,281,083 | $88,995 | 3 | $69,159 |
| 2020 | $2,916,341 | $43,222 | $1,929,417 | $608,237 | 16 | $675 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adira Foundation is led by Cynthia Gomez, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cynthia Gomez
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sullivan Staveley
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Frary
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hanen
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd B. Evenson
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan J. Abramsom
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zenawit Melesse
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Greg Smiley (2020–2023) — Founder & CEO · Filing note: Until 121622
- Former: Bruce Packett (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Until 11/2022
- Former: Marilyn Spinner (2020–2022) — Chief Development & External Affairs Officer · Filing note: Until 10522
- Former: Alan Hutson (2022) — Director
- Former: Ian Kremer (2022) — Director
- Former: Kandy Ferree (2022) — Director
- Former: Zen Melesse (2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Rector (2020–2021) — Director
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 Adira Foundation
Where does Adira Foundation operate?
Adira Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What is Adira Foundation's EIN?
Adira Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5023726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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