Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation
The Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, Tennessee. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including youth, education, community, human-services, and cultural organizations in Tennessee.
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation gave $145K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Tennessee. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,550
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,706
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $266,854
- -29.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3223 Neely Hollow Rd, Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 388-0220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee ($50K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 143 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 1% to recipients in Illinois; the share going to Washington, DC, was reported as 0%. Listed Tennessee recipients include organizations in Columbia, Nashville, Knoxville, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 39 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $155K (2023). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Maury Hills Church Columbia, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Columbia State Community College - Perform Columbia, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| James K Polk Association Columbia, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Maury County Historical Benefit Association Columbia, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Youth Educational Foundation Inc Columbia, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| CASA of Maury County Columbia, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $4,000 |
| Columbia Young Life Nashville, TN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $4,000 |
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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 | $266,854 | $197,559 | $146,697 | $144,550 | 39 | $144,550 | $15,600 | $9,218 |
| 2023 | $380,657 | $260,580 | $155,350 | $155,350 | 38 | $155,350 | $157,368 | $15,069 |
| 2022 | $275,427 | $401,625 | $154,331 | $151,415 | 36 | $151,415 | $1,134 | $3,876 |
| 2021 | $28,133 | $105,833 | $77,700 | $77,700 | 30 | $77,700 | $98,030 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 available filing information does not state a separate mission for the foundation; grant purposes are described as furthering each recipient organization’s exempt purpose. Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. CASA of Maury County says it seeks to provide court-appointed volunteer advocates to children in Maury County and help ensure they reach safe, permanent, nurturing homes. Center of Hope describes its work as preventing domestic violence and assisting victims. The Frist Art Museum says it presents exhibitions and related educational and community outreach programs, while the University of Tennessee Foundation describes its mission as enriching the lives of the university community through alumni engagement, financial stewardship, and private gift support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $144,550. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among its largest grants were $50,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, $15,000 to Maury Hills Church, and $10,000 to Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. It also gave $5,000 each to Columbia State Community College - Perform, James K Polk Association, Maury County Historical Benefit Association, the University of Tennessee, and Youth Educational Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Adams as president, Tina Adams as vice president, Jennifer Adams as secretary, and Jonathan Adams as treasurer.
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation is led by Jeff Adams, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Adams
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Adams
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Adams
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation
How much does Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation give each year?
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation gave $145K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 38 grants.
What is Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,706, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation give grants?
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, TN (25 grants), Nashville, TN (8 grants) and Mt Pleasant, TN (2 grants).
Who are Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee ($50,000), Maury Hills Church ($15,000) and Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation?
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation reported $267K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a separate mission for the foundation; grant purposes are described as furthering each recipient organization’s exempt purpose. Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation's EIN?
Jeff & Tina Adams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3598847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Jeff & Tina Adams 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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