Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $399K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $15K.
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation gave $17K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,214
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,869
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,869
- Total assets
- $398,646
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cornell University ($3K). Together the top 6 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2026) to $23K (2020). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General | $2,869 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center Rochester, NY | General | $2,869 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Kempton, PA | General | $2,869 |
| The Field Museum of Natural History Chicago, IL | General | $2,869 |
| Manomet Center Conservation Sciences Manomet, MA | General | $2,869 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | General | $2,869 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $398,646 | $16,256 | $20,781 | $17,214 | 6 | $19,630 | $15,462 | $20,382 |
| 2025 | $403,107 | $12,921 | $21,524 | $18,114 | 6 | $21,213 | $13,537 | $20,313 |
| 2024 | $411,395 | $6,004 | $22,023 | $18,690 | 6 | $21,068 | $6,431 | $20,488 |
| 2023 | $427,733 | $3,633 | $23,610 | $20,142 | 6 | $22,499 | $4,591 | $21,050 |
| 2022 | $447,757 | $8,773 | $25,136 | $21,378 | 6 | $23,905 | $7,940 | $22,667 |
| 2021 | $464,045 | $11,394 | $26,058 | $21,930 | 6 | — | $10,213 | $24,059 |
| 2020 | $478,762 | $8,377 | $26,735 | $22,626 | 6 | — | $8,748 | $24,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation
How much does Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation give each year?
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation gave $17K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 6 grants.
What is Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,869, and its average grant was $2,869, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation give grants?
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Illinois (17%).
Does Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Cornell University ($2,869), Rochester Museum and Science Center ($2,869) and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association ($2,869), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation?
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation reported $399K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 is Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's EIN?
Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2165866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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