Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation
The Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. In 2025, it reported making 32 grants totaling $547,200 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in social justice philanthropy, civic engagement, policy, and media. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $287,105.
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation at a glance
In short: Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation gave $287K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $287,105
- -47.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- -28.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,483
- -27.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $596,703
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 329 23Rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Phone: (310) 633-3668
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 134 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to Georgia, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 3% to New York. The reported share for Pennsylvania was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 618% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2022) to $565K (2024). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $287,105 |
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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 | $596,703 | $417,349 | $342,829 | $287,105 | 23 | $287,105 | $389,914 | — |
| 2025 | $522,183 | $685,778 | $602,096 | $547,200 | 32 | $547,200 | $654,043 | $88,550 |
| 2024 | $438,501 | $329,610 | $625,860 | $564,877 | 32 | $564,877 | $283,879 | $112,676 |
| 2023 | $724,639 | $786,232 | $304,019 | $267,185 | 29 | $267,185 | $786,232 | $109,486 |
| 2022 | $242,426 | $154,518 | $237,159 | $236,990 | 18 | $236,990 | $154,518 | $135,207 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. For example, Tides Foundation says it advances equity by partnering with funders and changemakers to shift resources and power to communities historically denied both. Women Donors Network says it advances a just, equitable, and sustainable world through philanthropy, women’s leadership, and collective and individual action. The Institute for Policy Studies describes its work as building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society.
Other supported organizations describe work in social justice philanthropy and community organizing (Liberty Hill Foundation), public education about Israel-Palestine through storytelling (Just Vision), and independent media and free speech (Public Concern Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $547,200. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $150,000, with a median of $3,750. The largest reported grants included $150,000 to Courageous Conversation Global Foun, $75,000 to Tides Foundation, $62,300 to Women Donor’s Network, $60,000 to Black Voters Matter Building Instit, and $50,000 each to an individual recipient and International Documentary Foundatio. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $287,105.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Adelman was listed as President on the 2025 filing.
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation is led by Susan Adelman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Susan Adelman
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aron Adelman Llanos (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Claudio Llanos (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Adelman Llanos (2022–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation
How much does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation give each year?
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation gave $287K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $547K across 32 grants.
What is Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation's typical grant size?
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $750, and its average grant was $12,483, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation give grants?
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (35%) and California (13%).
Does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation?
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation reported $597K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $417K.
What does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucy & Isadore B Adelman 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 Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation's EIN?
Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1806018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Lucy & Isadore B Adelman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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