The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pike Road, Alabama. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 50 grants totaling $247,555.
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc gave $248K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $247,555
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,951
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,202,343
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The S Adam Schloss 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1299 Milly Branch Rd, Pike Road, AL 36064
Phone: (334) 451-0848
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alabama Shakespeare Festival ($25K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 208 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. Other recipient states listed were the District of Columbia (4%), California (2%), Virginia (1%), and Tennessee (1%). The 2025 grants included support for organizations in Montgomery and other Alabama communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 50 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $250K (2024). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Alabama Public TV Birmingham, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra Birmingham, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| River Region United Way Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Alabama Community Fdn Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Friendship Mission Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Joy to Life Foundation Montgomery, AL | 501 (C)(3) Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,202,343 | $234,258 | $304,366 | $247,555 | 50 | $248,946 | $251,367 | $254,264 |
| 2024 | $4,272,451 | $568,289 | $331,749 | $250,305 | 52 | $253,490 | $161,962 | $233,335 |
| 2023 | $4,035,911 | $2,231,872 | $163,158 | $125,305 | 37 | $126,399 | $2,196,739 | $176,750 |
| 2022 | $1,967,197 | $149,673 | $139,300 | $135,100 | 36 | $136,092 | $149,245 | $106,595 |
| 2021 | $1,956,824 | $154,311 | $121,616 | $108,155 | 33 | $109,212 | $153,939 | $121,773 |
| 2020 | $1,924,129 | $890,644 | $104,734 | $103,155 | 34 | — | $819,584 | $88,390 |
| 2019 | $1,138,219 | $85,490 | $57,466 | $54,905 | 22 | — | $85,278 | $57,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2025 — 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 grants support organizations working in areas including the arts, community services, food assistance, health, and services for people experiencing homelessness. For example, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival says it builds community through theater and educational programs, while the Heart of Alabama Food Bank says it distributes food through qualified agencies to food-insecure Alabamians. Joy to Life Foundation describes its work as providing breast cancer screenings, awareness, education, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $247,555. Grant amounts ranged from $55 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. Recent giving was $250,305 across 52 grants in 2024 and $125,305 across 37 grants in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $25,000 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival; $20,000 each to Alabama Public TV and Alabama Symphony Orchestra; and $15,000 to River Region United Way. It also awarded $10,000 each to the American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region, Central Alabama Community Foundation, Friendship Mission, Heart of Alabama Food Bank, Joy to Life Foundation, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, and Montgomery Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists S Adam Schloss as president, treasurer, and trustee, and Jeffrey K Gonya Esq as secretary.
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc is led by S. Adam Schloss, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
S. Adam Schloss
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey K. Gonya Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc
How much does The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc give each year?
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc gave $248K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 52 grants.
What is The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,951, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc give grants?
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (32 grants), Birmingham, AL (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Pike Rd, AL (2 grants).
Who are The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Alabama Shakespeare Festival ($25,000), Alabama Public TV ($20,000) and Alabama Symphony Orchestra ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc?
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (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 does The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations working in areas including the arts, community services, food assistance, health, and services for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc's EIN?
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2037100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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