The John and Patricia Adams
The John and Patricia Adams is a private foundation, based in Southlake, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $146K.
The John and Patricia Adams at a glance
In short: The John and Patricia Adams gave $240K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,604,491
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (42% 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 John and Patricia Adams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Carolina ($100K). Together the top 4 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 27 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John and Patricia Adams gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $240K (2024) to $363K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Education Programs | $100,000 |
| Ranger Academic Enrichment FDT Perryton, TX | Educational Programs | $50,000 |
| Seeds of Learning Pagosa Springs, CO | Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| Happy Hill Farm Granbury, TX | Educational Programs | $40,000 |
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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 | $6,604,491 | $452,994 | $327,752 | $240,000 | 4 | $244,707 | $146,185 | $357,453 |
| 2023 | $6,481,408 | $240,087 | $444,811 | $360,000 | 5 | $372,756 | $129,990 | $326,196 |
| 2022 | $6,687,812 | $393,094 | $335,954 | $275,000 | 5 | $285,826 | $119,631 | $336,878 |
| 2021 | $6,632,390 | $758,428 | $426,258 | $363,000 | 7 | $374,157 | $130,586 | $392,697 |
| 2020 | $6,301,980 | $484,513 | $347,567 | $295,000 | 6 | — | $125,725 | $326,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Patricia Adams reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John and Patricia Adams's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lary Snodgrass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam P. Burford Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherri Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Adams Jr.
Former Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Adams (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Patricia Adams (2020–2023) — 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 The John and Patricia Adams
How much does The John and Patricia Adams give each year?
The John and Patricia Adams gave $240K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 5 grants.
What is The John and Patricia Adams's typical grant size?
The John and Patricia Adams's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John and Patricia Adams give grants?
The John and Patricia Adams's top state is North Carolina, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (38%) and Colorado (21%).
Does The John and Patricia Adams give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The John and Patricia Adams's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The John and Patricia Adams?
The John and Patricia Adams reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The John and Patricia Adams's EIN?
The John and Patricia Adams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4480039. 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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