The Timothy and Jeanette Adams
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams is a private foundation based in Coconut Grove, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $152,100 to organizations in New York, North Carolina, Florida, and Kentucky.
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams at a glance
In short: The Timothy and Jeanette Adams gave $152K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,100
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,827
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $180,046
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Timothy and Jeanette Adams
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy Adams
Mailing address: 3433 N Moorings Way, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: (305) 753-2623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Timothy and Jeanette Adams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Compassion Fellowship ($47K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (62%), North Carolina (27%), Florida (10%), and Kentucky (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Timothy and Jeanette Adams open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2021) to $242K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Compassion Fellowship Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $47,200 |
| Brooklyn Tabernacle Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $46,600 |
| Ywam Asheville Asheville, NC | Donation | $15,000 |
| Biltmore Church Arden, NC | Donation | $15,000 |
| Youth for Christ International High Point, NC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Miami, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Travel to Hope Louisville, KY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Dolphin Cancer Challenge Miami Gardens, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Transformation Village Arden, NC | Donation | $500 |
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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 | $180,046 | $418,752 | $152,111 | $152,100 | 11 | $152,100 | $464 | — |
| 2023 | $180,259 | $158,822 | $251,396 | $241,900 | 11 | $245,521 | $822 | $8,582 |
| 2022 | $272,833 | $158,212 | $149,300 | $149,300 | 15 | $149,300 | $212 | $8,940 |
| 2021 | $263,921 | $29,670 | $111,173 | $96,638 | 13 | $105,782 | $1,370 | $14,149 |
| 2020 | $345,424 | $256,015 | $214,946 | $214,946 | 13 | — | $566 | $12,109 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve serving people experiencing poverty or persecution, addressing homelessness, helping cancer patients travel for treatment, and supporting veterans’ wellbeing. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $152,100. Grants ranged from $300 to $47,200, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $47,200 to World Compassion Fellowship and $46,600 to Brooklyn Tabernacle, both in Brooklyn, New York; $15,000 each to YWAM Asheville and Biltmore Church in North Carolina; and $10,000 each to Youth for Christ International in North Carolina and Goodwill in Miami, Florida.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to Chapman Partnership in Miami, $2,000 to Travel to Hope in Louisville, and grants of $500 to Dolphin Cancer Challenge, $500 to Transformation Village, and $300 to Unbroken Spirit.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be submitted in letter format and include a copy of the applicant organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter. The filing lists no award restrictions and no deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Adams as president, Jeanette Adams as vice president, and Oscar J Span Jr as vice president.
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams is led by Timothy Adams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Adams
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Adams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar J. Span Jr.
Vice President
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 Timothy and Jeanette Adams
How much does The Timothy and Jeanette Adams give each year?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams gave $152K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $242K across 11 grants.
What is The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's typical grant size?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,827, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Timothy and Jeanette Adams that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Timothy and Jeanette Adams give grants?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arden, NC (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Timothy and Jeanette Adams give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's largest grantees?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's largest 2024 grantees include World Compassion Fellowship ($47,200), Brooklyn Tabernacle ($46,600) and Ywam Asheville ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Timothy and Jeanette Adams?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $419K.
What does The Timothy and Jeanette Adams fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve serving people experiencing poverty or persecution, addressing homelessness, helping cancer patients travel for treatment, and supporting veterans’ wellbeing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Timothy and Jeanette Adams?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's EIN?
The Timothy and Jeanette Adams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1389173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Timothy and Jeanette Adams accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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