Adams Fund

EIN 95-6015986 · CA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in CA, MD, ID +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Adams Fund based in CA paid 57 grants totaling $1.3M to 57 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $300K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included HOAG HOSPITAL, HAVARD WESTLAKE SCHOOL, and ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,298,980
Giving (latest yr)
$1,305,013
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
57
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
57
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hoag Hospital$300,000
  • Havard Westlake School$100,000
  • St Francis High School$98,900
  • Catholic Education Foundation$75,000
  • Killebrew-thompson Memorial Fund$68,000

Where grants went

  • California$1,075,188 · 43 grants
  • Maryland$80,600 · 2 grants
  • Idaho$68,000 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$22,000 · 1 grant
  • Utah$20,000 · 1 grant
  • Vermont$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (57)

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
Hollenbeck Palms
Los Angeles, CA
Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Adams Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Adams Fund reported 57 itemized grants totaling $1.3M. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $300K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include HOAG HOSPITAL, HAVARD WESTLAKE SCHOOL, ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL, among 57 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Adams Fund is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Adams Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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