William L & Victorine Q Adams Foundation
The William L and Victorine Q Adams Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland, established in 1985. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a grantmaking foundation with a primary focus on supporting nonprofit organizations, particularly in the Baltimore area and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$313K
-31.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
-19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-15.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's primary purpose centers on nondividend distributions through contributions, scholarships, and the establishment of scholarship funds, particularly for the School of Dentistry.
The Foundation supports the following areas of interest:
- Education
- Human Services
- Health
- Children and Youth
- Community Development
- Arts and Culture
- Sports
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The Foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with a focus on contributions and scholarship support.
Grant Range
$1,000–$65,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Maryland, with particular emphasis on the Baltimore area. Grant activity also extends to Washington and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,828,141
- Total Annual Giving: $312,750
- Total Revenues: $841,466
- Total Expenses: $458,225
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,828,141 | $2,444,900 | $2,127,756 |
| Revenue | $841,466 | $985,086 | $381,417 |
| Expenses | $458,225 | $667,942 | $511,829 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $376,487 | $524,125 | $401,813 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $219,538 |
| Distributable Amount | $138,766 | $109,035 | $95,774 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO C RODGERS | PRES/TR/TTEE | 10 | $100,000 |
| MARJORIE J RODGERS CHESHIRE | VP/SECY/TTEE | 1 | — |
| CALLIE JOHNSON | ASST SECY/TTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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