Frank Adam Foundation
The Frank Adam Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Missouri.
Frank Adam Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank Adam Foundation gave $33K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,000
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,300
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $371,362
- -0.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank Adam Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7707 Forsyth Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 746-4679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank Adam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($3K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Missouri. The listed recipients are in Saint Louis, Maryland Heights, and Webster Groves, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frank Adam Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Our Little Haven Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Humane Society of Missouri Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| St Louis Arc Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Operation Food Search Saint Louis, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| Ranken Jordan Maryland Heights, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
| KVC Behavioral Healthcare Webster Groves, MO | Support for Charitable | $3,300 |
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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 | $371,362 | $35,899 | $37,710 | $33,000 | 10 | $35,257 | $33,846 | $31,349 |
| 2025 | $373,139 | $26,179 | $31,862 | $29,000 | 10 | $29,858 | $24,463 | $28,611 |
| 2024 | $378,781 | $21,472 | $28,664 | $25,000 | 10 | $26,810 | $20,056 | $25,255 |
| 2023 | $385,951 | $17,564 | $30,005 | $26,500 | 10 | $26,973 | $15,670 | $25,376 |
| 2022 | $398,392 | $28,440 | $31,303 | $29,000 | 10 | $29,331 | $26,468 | $28,133 |
| 2021 | $401,226 | $19,213 | $29,758 | $26,000 | 10 | — | $17,439 | $24,714 |
| 2020 | $411,773 | $20,724 | $28,130 | $25,000 | 10 | — | $18,893 | $24,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank Adam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes hunger relief, services and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, animal welfare, support for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and treatment for young children affected by abuse, neglect, or mental health issues.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $33,000. Each grant was $3,300. Recipients included Ronald McDonald House, Our Little Haven, Central Institute for the Deaf, Humane Society of Missouri, St Louis Arc, Children’s Hospital Foundation, Cardinal Glennon Childrens, Operation Food Search, Ranken Jordan, and KVC Behavioral Healthcare.
Among these, Operation Food Search describes its mission as addressing hunger through food and collaborative solutions; St Louis Arc describes its work as supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; and Humane Society of Missouri describes its mission as preventing cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals. Central Institute for the Deaf says it teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen, talk, read, and succeed. Our Little Haven describes its work as assessing, treating, and helping heal young victims of abuse and neglect and children with mental health issues.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists The Central Trust Bank as trustee.
Frank Adam Foundation's only listed officer is The Central Trust Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
The Central Trust Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Central Trust Company (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $2K, to The Central Trust Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank Adam Foundation
How much does Frank Adam Foundation give each year?
Frank Adam Foundation gave $33K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $29K across 10 grants.
What is Frank Adam Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank Adam Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,300, and its average grant was $3,300, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank Adam Foundation give grants?
Frank Adam Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (8 grants).
Does Frank Adam Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Frank Adam Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Frank Adam Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank Adam Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($3,300), Our Little Haven ($3,300) and Central Institute for the Deaf ($3,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Frank Adam Foundation?
Frank Adam Foundation reported $371K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank Adam Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank Adam Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank Adam Foundation's EIN?
Frank Adam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6259074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Frank Adam 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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