The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $579K. Net investment income was $3.6M.
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation gave $579K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $579,088
- -56.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,727
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $61,650
- Total assets
- $48,597,471
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adams Northgate Inc ($226K). Together the top 7 received $579K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 40 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $579K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Northgate Inc Boise, ID | Combat community deterioration in Carson City, Nevada. | $225,927 |
| Adams Hub Inc Boise, ID | Donation of rent payments to maintain an entrepeneurial support center in Carson City, Nevada. | $160,927 |
| Greenhouse Project Carson City, NV | Flower Basket Project. | $75,584 |
| Xquisite LLC Carson City, ID | Help and assistance of abused women. | $61,650 |
| St Teresa of Avila Catholic School Carson City, NV | Youth education. | $25,000 |
| Carson City Chamber of Commerce Carson City, NV | Leadership project. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada Carson City, NV | Disadvantaged youth. | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,597,471 | $3,942,760 | $2,473,256 | $579,088 | 7 | $1,613,888 | $3,625,393 | $1,569,923 |
| 2024 | $46,980,028 | $4,291,209 | $3,172,830 | $1,322,318 | 6 | $2,379,669 | $3,970,966 | $1,542,034 |
| 2023 | $46,024,202 | $4,644,942 | $2,474,335 | $252,389 | 11 | $1,746,628 | $4,330,718 | $1,586,952 |
| 2022 | $43,868,364 | $6,965,158 | $2,296,523 | $243,143 | 9 | $1,487,733 | $3,453,602 | $1,436,929 |
| 2021 | $39,210,471 | $2,967,263 | $2,166,035 | $144,953 | 7 | — | $2,610,051 | $1,316,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher MacKenzie
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward D Ahrens
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven G Neighbors
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hop & Mae Adams Foundation
How much does The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation give each year?
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation gave $579K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
What is The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $61,650, and its average grant was $82,727, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation give grants?
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carson City, NV (4 grants) and Boise, ID (2 grants).
Does The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Adams Northgate Inc ($225,927), Adams Hub Inc ($160,927) and Greenhouse Project ($75,584), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation?
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation reported $48.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's EIN?
The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1393341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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