Adler Schuppert Family Foundation
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $12,500, with recipients in Arizona, Minnesota, and Maryland.
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Adler Schuppert Family Foundation gave $13K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Arizona. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,500
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,136
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $801,241
- +18.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Adler Schuppert Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adler Schuppert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 8% to recipients in Minnesota, and 8% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Adler Schuppert Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2025) to $17K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust Inc Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Victims of Torture Saint Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Food Bank Inc Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pima Council on Aging Inc Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Arizona Inc Goodyear, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Nature Convservancy Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801,241 | $148,241 | $23,074 | $12,500 | 11 | $22,669 | $48,324 | $39,941 |
| 2024 | $676,074 | $129,138 | $24,948 | $15,250 | 10 | $24,852 | $29,138 | $33,634 |
| 2023 | $571,884 | $106,942 | $23,566 | $15,000 | 9 | $23,475 | $6,942 | $26,993 |
| 2022 | $488,508 | $6,567 | $28,060 | $17,250 | 8 | $28,060 | $6,567 | $23,684 |
| 2021 | $510,001 | $510,001 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adler Schuppert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in conservation, public media, food assistance, services for older adults, and sports and recreation for people with disabilities. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
For example, Arizona Land and Water Trust says it works with landowners and public entities to protect land and water. Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports says it provides fitness, recreation, and competitive sports opportunities for people with disabilities. Pima Council on Aging says it promotes dignity and respect for aging and advocates for older adults’ independence. Community Food Bank says its mission is to help ensure communities are healthy and hunger-free.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $12,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $2,500 to Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona for general and unrestricted purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $1,000 each to Arizona Land and Water Trust, Center for Victims of Torture, Community Food Bank, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, Pima Council on Aging, Sky Island Alliance, Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports, Special Olympics Arizona, and The Nature Conservancy, each for general and unrestricted purposes. The University of Arizona Foundation received $1,000 for an AZPM fund specific to KUAZ-FM 89.1.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth G Adler as director, president, secretary, and treasurer; Katherine A Schuppert as director and vice president; and Jenna G Adler and Maya S Adler as vice presidents.
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation is led by Kenneth G Adler, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth G Adler
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine A Schuppert
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna G Adler
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya S Adler
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Adler Schuppert Family Foundation
How much does Adler Schuppert Family Foundation give each year?
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation gave $13K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 10 grants.
What is Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,136, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adler Schuppert Family Foundation give grants?
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (8%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (7 grants).
Does Adler Schuppert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona ($2,500), Arizona Land and Water Trust Inc ($1,000) and Center for Victims of Torture ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Adler Schuppert Family Foundation?
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation reported $801K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Adler Schuppert Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in conservation, public media, food assistance, services for older adults, and sports and recreation for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adler Schuppert Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's EIN?
Adler Schuppert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3527662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Adler Schuppert 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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