Private foundation · EIN 95-6015986
Adams Fund
Los Angeles, CA
Adams Fund is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.31M in grants and contributions paid across 57 grants, with $15.5M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Hoag Hospital, Havard Westlake School and St Francis High School.
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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital | Newport Beach, CA | Reasearch | $300,000 |
| Havard Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $100,000 |
| St Francis High School | La Canada Flintridge, CA | Support | $98,900 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $75,000 |
| Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Fund | Hailey, ID | Support | $68,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagertown, MD | Support | $55,600 |
| Jserra Catholic High School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Support | $55,000 |
| Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians | Santa Ynez, CA | Support | $54,000 |
| California Art Club | Pasadena, CA | Support | $52,000 |
| World Business Academy | Santa Barbara, CA | Support | $30,000 |
| Childrens Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $27,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagertown, MD | Support | $25,000 |
| Hollenbeck Palms | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Schoolpower | Laguna Beach, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable Parish | La Canada, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Research | $22,500 |
| Education for All Children | Portsmouth, NH | Support | $22,000 |
| Colburn School of the Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $20,000 |
| Dream Program | Winooski, VT | Support | $20,000 |
| Intermountain Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Support | $20,000 |
| St Philip the Apostle School | Pasadena, CA | Support | $20,000 |
| St Johns Healthcare Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Support | $20,000 |
| Adams Cowan Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $17,906 |
| Momentum | Thousand Oaks, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Ice in Paradise | Goleta, CA | Support | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 57 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Adams Fund accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Adams Fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Adams Fund give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,305,013 in grants and contributions paid (57 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Adams Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Hoag Hospital (CA), $300K, Havard Westlake School (CA), $100K, St Francis High School (CA), $98.9K, Catholic Education Foundation (CA), $75K and Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Fund (ID), $68K.