The Morgan Adams Foundation
To fund critically needed pediatric oncology research
The Morgan Adams Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morgan Adams Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $234K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,170,841
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $234,168
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,822
- Total assets
- $1,183,514
- +73.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Morgan Adams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 22 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Morgan Adams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $663K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | To further cancer research - 27 separate research projects | $1,007,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Palo Alto, CA | To Further Cancer Research | $75,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To Further Cancer Research | $43,822 |
| The Osteosarcoma Institute Inc Dallas, TX | To Further Cancer Research | $38,519 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | To Further Cancer Research | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,183,514 | $3,011,334 | $2,641,332 | $1,170,841 | 5 | $13,109 |
| 2023 | $682,344 | $2,071,865 | $2,215,036 | $1,039,379 | 5 | $7,758 |
| 2022 | $772,543 | $1,963,660 | $1,808,203 | $977,183 | 4 | $1,031 |
| 2021 | $599,169 | $1,762,141 | $1,526,094 | $869,500 | 4 | $328 |
| 2020 | $313,982 | $1,480,556 | $1,359,637 | $662,523 | 4 | $9,683 |
About The Morgan Adams Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Morgan Adams Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morgan Adams Foundation is led by Joan Slaughter, Executive Director & Co-Founder since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Slaughter
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Executive Director & Co-Founder → Exe Director, 2022
Exe Director → Executive Director & Co-Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $130K (2024)
John Dudasch
Chair
President → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Liu MD
Director & Medical Advisor
Director & Medical Advisor → Director & Med Advisor, 2022
Director & Med Advisor → Director & Medical Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bari Dejaynes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Aune
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherin Sakr
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Graham
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Marston Cook
Major Gifts Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Dan Kelly
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff McPherson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim Crocker (2020–2021) — Director & Science Advisor
- Former: Eric Neeper (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Joan Slaughter (Exec DIR and Co-Founder). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Morgan Adams Foundation
How much does The Morgan Adams Foundation give each year?
The Morgan Adams Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 5 grants.
What is The Morgan Adams Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morgan Adams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $43,822, and its average grant was $234,168, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Morgan Adams Foundation give grants?
The Morgan Adams Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does The Morgan Adams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Morgan Adams Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Cancer Research" (4 grants).
Who are The Morgan Adams Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morgan Adams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($1,007,000), Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health ($75,000) and University of Michigan ($43,822), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morgan Adams Foundation?
The Morgan Adams Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is The Morgan Adams Foundation?
The Morgan Adams Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Denver, CO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Morgan Adams Foundation's EIN?
The Morgan Adams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0165051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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