Adam Charles Ports Foundation for Martial Arts
Invitation OnlyAkron, Ohio · EIN 04-3724361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$83K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | Solon, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $8,000 |
| Cedarville University | Bellbrook, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $6,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $6,000 |
| Michigan State University | Findlay, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Xenia, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Purdue University Lindsang Nguyen | Beavercreek, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mansfield, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Walsh University | University Heights, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Batavia, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Batavia, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Kent State University | Aurora, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin Kay Erdmann | Beavercreek, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Thomas More University Benjamin Tackett | Cincinnati, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Miami University | Mayfield Heights, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $4,000 |
| Youngstown State University Kayelyn Crofford | Youngstown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Youngstown State University William Bacho IV | Youngstown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Poland, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Uniontown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| University of Toledo | Stow, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| University of Akron Emma Heakin | Uniontown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| Miami University | Boardman, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| John Carrol University Adriane Lawes | Shaker Heights, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $1,700 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Xenia, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $10,000 |
| Ohio State University | Solon, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $8,000 |
| Cedarville University | Bellbrook, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $8,000 |
| Youngstown State University Kayelyn Crofford | Youngstown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $8,000 |
| Ohio State University Mykenna Roy | Columbus, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $6,000 |
| Kent State University | Aurora, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $6,000 |
| University of Akron Emma Heakin | Uniontown, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $6,000 |
| Miami University | Mayfield Heights, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $5,000 |
| John Carrol University Nora Mooney | Fairview Park, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $5,000 |
| Ohio University | Cincinnati, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $5,000 |
| University of Toledo | Stow, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $5,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Aurora, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Norwalk, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Ohio State University | Fairview Park, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Case Western University Mikhael Dazard | Peninsula, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Batavia, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Batavia, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $3,000 |
| Ohio State University | Cincinnati, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Cincinnati, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| Xavier University Benjamin Tackett | Cincinnati, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Poland, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Mansfield, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
| University of Akron | Hartville, OH | Qualifying student training in martial arts | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,700 | 45 |
| 2023 | $81,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600359349101415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3724361
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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