Adiuvans Foundation
Adiuvans Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $448K. Net investment income was $705K.
Adiuvans Foundation at a glance
In short: Adiuvans Foundation gave $448K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $448,000
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,000
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $10,012,330
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Adiuvans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PHA Black Mothers Blooming ($143K). Together the top 7 received $448K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 55 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Adiuvans Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $448K (2024) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PHA Black Mothers Blooming Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Thew Donee | $143,000 |
| Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Richmond, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $75,000 |
| Readykids Charlottesville, VA | Readysteps Program Expansion | $50,000 |
| Appalachian Voices Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $45,000 |
| Ceres Boston, MA | Climate Change Implementation | $45,000 |
| Mothers Out Front Boston, MA | General Purpose of the Donee | $45,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors Washington, DC | General Purpose of the Donee | $45,000 |
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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 | $10,012,330 | $747,817 | $595,307 | $448,000 | 7 | $542,277 | $704,781 | $504,609 |
| 2023 | $9,794,720 | $524,001 | $933,781 | $800,923 | 10 | $872,434 | $473,154 | $489,362 |
| 2022 | $10,264,702 | $746,111 | $1,454,592 | $1,316,718 | 20 | $1,377,749 | $689,183 | $540,585 |
| 2021 | $10,987,115 | $931,285 | $682,312 | $566,988 | 8 | $628,685 | $877,695 | $609,201 |
| 2020 | $10,756,451 | $-29,007 | $615,661 | $475,133 | 10 | — | $228,301 | $571,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adiuvans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $505K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adiuvans Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Grey McLean
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Sarah R. McLean
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Christopher Grey McLean (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Adiuvans Foundation
How much does Adiuvans Foundation give each year?
Adiuvans Foundation gave $448K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $801K across 10 grants.
What is Adiuvans Foundation's typical grant size?
Adiuvans Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $64,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adiuvans Foundation give grants?
Adiuvans Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Adiuvans Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Adiuvans Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adiuvans Foundation's largest grantees?
Adiuvans Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PHA Black Mothers Blooming ($143,000), Virginia Energy Efficiency Council ($75,000) and Readykids ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Adiuvans Foundation?
Adiuvans Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $542K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $505K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Adiuvans Foundation's EIN?
Adiuvans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3693193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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