Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Tr

EIN 25-6821173 · MD · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$118.6K Funds in MD, FL, NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Tr based in MD paid 8 grants totaling $1.2M to 8 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $59.3K to $237.2K, with a median of $118.6K. Its largest recipients included CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR, and JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$16,695,023
Giving (latest yr)
$1,186,169
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$118.6K
Recipients
8
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Christ Lutheran Church$237,234
  • Shriners Hospital for$237,234
  • Johns Hopkins Children Center$177,925
  • Maryland Scottish Rite$118,617
  • National Fedrtn for the Blind$118,617

Where grants went

  • Maryland$830,318 · 6 grants
  • Florida$237,234 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$118,617 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Christ Lutheran Church
Baltimore, MD
Program Support
$237,234
Shriners Hospital for
Tampa, FL
Medical
$237,234
Johns Hopkins Children Center
Baltimore, MD
Medical
$177,925
National Fedrtn for the Blind
Baltimore, MD
Medical
$118,617
Seeing Eye Inc
Morristown, NJ
Program Support
$118,617
Maryland Scottish Rite
Baltimore, MD
Childhood Language
$118,617
The Providence Center
Glen Burnie, MD
Program Support
$118,617
Bello Machre
Glen Burnie, MD
Program Support
$59,308

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Tr is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Tr reported 8 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $59.3K to $237.2K (median $118.6K).

Recent recipients include CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR, JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN CENTER, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Jesse & Hertha Adams Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Maryland, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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