The Adobe Foundation is a private corporate foundation established in 2007 by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, the foundation creates positive change through support for creative and digital literacy, social equity and opportunity, and active engagement in communities where Adobe operates. The foundation manages philanthropic giving that Adobe had historically allocated at one percent of its annual net income, transitioning this funding from a donor-advised fund structure to direct foundation management to maintain closer connection to its philanthropic interests.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.2M
-39.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$28.6M
+90.4% YoY
Grant Count
42
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$680K
+36.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Adobe Foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Hunger and housing
- Safety and human services
- Community development
Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to promote access to underserved communities, giving them the opportunity to develop 21st century skills. The foundation's core focus areas include creative and digital literacy, social equity and opportunity, and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In fiscal year 2024, the foundation disbursed $28.8 million in charitable contributions, a significant increase from $15.1 million in 2023. The foundation made 27 grants in 2024, with typical award ranges between $20,000 and $2 million. Recent major grants include $2 million awards to The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University, Human Rights Watch, and Bowie State University Foundation.
Grant Range
$20,000 per grant
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States and India, with particular concentration in California, the District of Columbia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $18,212,562
- Total giving: $28,569,725
- Total revenues: $16,896,116
- Total expenses: $28,772,921
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total assets: $30.1 million
- Total expenses: $15.2 million
- Total revenues: $27.8 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,212,562 | $30,089,367 | $17,494,472 |
| Revenue | $16,896,116 | $27,750,518 | $23,303,080 |
| Expenses | $28,772,921 | $15,155,623 | $13,240,036 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $28,759,869 | $15,137,603 | $13,236,958 |
| Net Investment Income | $632,464 | $946,798 | $100,002 |
| Distributable Amount | $901,690 | $1,250,404 | $523,848 |
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
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Hannah Elsakr, Board President (VP, Chief of Staff to the CEO & Head of M&A Integration)
- Stacy Martinet, Board Secretary (VP, Marketing Strategy & Communications)
- Rosemary Arriada-Keiper, Director (VP, Total Rewards)
- Karen Robinson, Director (VP, Litigation and Intellectual Property)
- Amy White, Executive Director (Senior Director, Social Impact & Communications)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Arrida-Keiper | Dir | 1 | — |
| Hannah Elsakr | Dir, Pres | 1 | — |
| Mark Garfield | Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
| Stacy Martinet | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Karen Robinson | Dir | 1 | — |
| Amy White | Executive Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Adobe Foundation launched the Adobe Film & TV Fund with $6 million in initial funding for emerging filmmakers. The fund has grown to nearly $10 million in contributions and product donations, providing direct support to creators in the film and television industry. This initiative expands Adobe's commitment to expanding access to storytelling and creative opportunities.
Adobe and the Adobe Foundation Launch Adobe Film & TV Fund with $6 MillionSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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