McAdams Charitable Foundation
McAdams Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Barrington, Rhode Island. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Mount Holyoke College, St. Andrew’s School, Crestone Charter School, and United Way of RI.
McAdams Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: McAdams Charitable Foundation gave $190K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $47,500
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $338,899
- -36.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to McAdams Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 99 Adams Point Road, Barrington, RI 02915
Phone: (719) 849-3703
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McAdams Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Holyoke College ($75K). Together the top 4 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 39% to recipients in Rhode Island, and 21% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How McAdams Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 893% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2022) to $644K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | General Support | $75,000 |
| St Andrews School Barrington, RI | General Support | $45,000 |
| Crestone Charter School Crestone, CO | General Support | $40,000 |
| United Way of RI Providence, RI | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $338,899 | $20,626 | $212,993 | $190,000 | 4 | $195,791 | $3,424 | $21,934 |
| 2023 | $531,266 | $49,689 | $37,854 | — | — | — | $27,384 | $26,614 |
| 2022 | $564,985 | $-27,182 | $188,789 | $131,500 | 16 | $132,918 | $16,278 | $35,237 |
| 2021 | $739,772 | $544,502 | $684,919 | $643,500 | 20 | $646,054 | $19,324 | $61,130 |
| 2020 | $878,886 | $59,109 | $450,326 | $399,278 | 5 | — | $11,512 | $49,403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McAdams Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants supported a college, schools, and a United Way organization, all for general support. St. Andrew’s School describes itself as an educational community serving students in grades 6–12 and postgraduate students. Crestone Charter School describes itself as a K–12 non-graded school using proficiency-based education with an outdoor component.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $190,000. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $75,000, with a median of $42,500. Recipients were Mount Holyoke College ($75,000), St. Andrew’s School ($45,000), Crestone Charter School ($40,000), and United Way of RI ($30,000); each grant was for general support. The 2023 filing reported no grants, while the 2022 filing reported 16 grants totaling $131,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dorothy R McCulloch as trustee/vice president, Stacey A McCulloch as trustee/treasurer, Janet Innis as trustee/assistant secretary, and James McCulloch as trustee.
McAdams Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dorothy R. McCulloch
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Innis
Trustee & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey A. McCulloch
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James McCulloch
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul A. Silver (2020–2023) — Trustee & Secretary
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 McAdams Charitable Foundation
How much does McAdams Charitable Foundation give each year?
McAdams Charitable Foundation gave $190K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is McAdams Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
McAdams Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,500, and its average grant was $47,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McAdams Charitable Foundation give grants?
McAdams Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (39%) and Colorado (21%).
Does McAdams Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McAdams Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is McAdams Charitable Foundation?
McAdams Charitable Foundation reported $339K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McAdams Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants supported a college, schools, and a United Way organization, all for general support. St. Andrew’s School describes itself as an educational community serving students in grades 6–12 and postgraduate students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McAdams Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 McAdams Charitable Foundation's EIN?
McAdams Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0468638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McAdams Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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