The Adams Family Foundation
The Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lebanon, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $204K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Adams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Adams Family Foundation gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $204,461
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Adams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cumberland University ($25K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Adams Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 280% 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 $13K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | Assist with Student and Institutional Needs | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford County Murfreesboro, TN | Assist with Student and Institutional Needs | $2,000 |
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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 | $204,461 | $11,928 | $29,635 | $27,000 | 2 | $27,975 | $10,675 | $9,992 |
| 2023 | $222,168 | $30,622 | $28,306 | $26,000 | 2 | $26,850 | $29,270 | $10,246 |
| 2022 | $219,852 | $7,293 | $38,250 | $35,700 | 1 | $36,495 | $7,467 | $12,224 |
| 2021 | $250,809 | $10,914 | $42,260 | $38,340 | 3 | $39,090 | $8,924 | $15,523 |
| 2020 | $282,155 | $27,841 | $15,821 | $12,850 | 5 | — | $26,155 | $15,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Adams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Adams Family Foundation is led by William Joseph Adams, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Joseph Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 The Adams Family Foundation
How much does The Adams Family Foundation give each year?
The Adams Family Foundation gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
How large is The Adams Family Foundation?
The Adams Family Foundation reported $204K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Adams Family Foundation operate?
The Adams Family Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Tennessee.
What is The Adams Family Foundation's EIN?
The Adams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6273372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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