Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams is a private foundation based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It reported 23 grants totaling $174,000 in 2024, supporting organizations in Oklahoma and other states.
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams at a glance
In short: Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams gave $174K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state North Carolina. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,000
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,565
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,434,866
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% 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 Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Po Drawer A, Bartlesville, OK 74005-5001
Phone: (918) 335-1010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wake Forest University ($75K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 116 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 39% to Oklahoma, 11% to Massachusetts, and 1% each to Kansas and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $174K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Support | $75,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church - Bartlesville Bartlesville, OK | Support | $34,500 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Support | $20,000 |
| BDSF Technical Career Advisory Committee Bartlesville, OK | Support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Governor's School Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling & Growth Center Bartlesville, OK | Support | $5,000 |
| Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts Bartlesville, OK | Support | $3,000 |
| Bartlesville Rotary Club Foundation Bartlesville, OK | Support | $2,500 |
| SPCA Bartlesville, OK | Support | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army Bartlesville, OK | Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,434,866 | $276,037 | $182,443 | $174,000 | 23 | $174,000 | $60,468 | $209,929 |
| 2023 | $2,321,272 | $231,534 | $154,894 | $147,000 | 23 | $147,000 | $59,789 | $170,548 |
| 2022 | $2,244,632 | $225,338 | $121,854 | $113,100 | 24 | $113,100 | $55,732 | $147,169 |
| 2021 | $2,141,148 | $210,835 | $86,563 | $79,850 | 22 | $79,850 | $36,703 | $137,107 |
| 2020 | $1,577,859 | $133,383 | $87,250 | $83,200 | 24 | — | $26,898 | $109,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams reported a distributable amount of $210K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a church, a career advisory committee, a counseling center, and community organizations.
Among the grantees, Wake Forest University describes its mission as pursuing excellence in liberal arts and graduate and professional education. The Center for Excellence in Education says its programs develop mathematical and scientific skills among high-achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. Paths to Independence describes its work as providing educational and support services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $174,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest awards included $75,000 to Wake Forest University, $34,500 to First Presbyterian Church - Bartlesville, and $20,000 to Harvard University. Other grants included $5,000 each to BDSF Technical Career Advisory Committee, the North Carolina Governor’s School Foundation, and Samaritan Counseling & Growth Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth G Adams, Diana Moon Adams, and Christina L Adams as trustees.
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina L. Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Moon Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth G. Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams
How much does Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams give each year?
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams gave $174K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 23 grants.
What is Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's typical grant size?
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,565, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams give grants?
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (39%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bartlesville, OK (16 grants) and Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants).
Does Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (23 grants).
Who are Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's largest grantees?
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's largest 2024 grantees include Wake Forest University ($75,000), First Presbyterian Church - Bartlesville ($34,500) and Harvard University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams?
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (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 Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a church, a career advisory committee, a counseling center, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's EIN?
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2068766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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