Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Forest Grove, Oregon. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc gave $133K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,490
- +1470.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +566.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,675
- +135.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% 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 Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc
- 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. Its 2024 filing is marked as final, so this is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2122 A St, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 357-9425
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund ($11K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that recipients in Washington, DC, received 27% of grant dollars; New York, 16%; Oregon, 8%; and Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 7% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 724% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $6K (2022) to $133K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Operations | $11,000 |
| FCNL Education Fund Washington, DC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Gould Farm Monterey, MA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Population Connection Washington, DC | Operations | $10,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Student Conservation Assn Charlestown, NH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | Operations | $10,000 |
| OPB Portland, OR | Operations | $10,000 |
| Earth Source Syracuse, IN | Operations | $9,000 |
| Art of Nature Consortium Seattle, WA | Operations | $8,000 |
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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 | — | $4,921 | $134,487 | $133,490 | 20 | $133,490 | $3,924 | $4,117 |
| 2023 | $129,566 | $4,141 | $10,248 | $8,500 | 3 | — | $3,904 | $6,594 |
| 2022 | $135,674 | $6,869 | $8,093 | $6,360 | 4 | — | $5,136 | $7,363 |
| 2021 | $136,895 | $18,491 | $17,817 | $16,210 | 4 | $16,210 | $16,884 | $8,517 |
| 2020 | $136,222 | $2,345 | $25,171 | $23,450 | 8 | — | $7,054 | $8,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 show support for organizations whose own missions include environmental protection, population education, peace and justice, conservation, public media, and childcare. For example, Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving natural systems and finding practical solutions to environmental problems; FCNL Education Fund says its work informs the public and government leaders on peace, justice, and environmental stewardship; and Manchester Early Learning Center describes its work as providing childcare services for children ages 3–12.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $133,490 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $490 to $11,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as operations.
Largest listed grants included $11,000 to Environmental Defense Fund; $10,000 each to FCNL Education Fund, Gould Farm, Population Connection, ACLU, Student Conservation Association, UNHCR, and OPB; and $9,000 to Earth Source. Other listed grants included $8,000 to Art of Nature Consortium, $6,000 to Nature Conservancy, and $5,000 to Center for Public Integrity. The 2024 filing also lists $5,000 to Manchester Early Learning Center and $500 to J Street Education Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula Adams and Krista Zimmerman as directors.
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Parks Adams (2020–2023) — Director
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 Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc
How much does Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc gave $133K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,675, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Oregon (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Arcata, CA (2 grants).
Does Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (19 grants).
Who are Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Environmental Defense Fund ($11,000), FCNL Education Fund ($10,000) and Gould Farm ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include environmental protection, population education, peace and justice, conservation, public media, and childcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2144696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/parks-and-paula-sheller-adams-family-foundation-inc-morg_3f7560e60e864d5e8c12da283369b5e7
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