Adams Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEast Haven, Connecticut · EIN 46-1605185 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$412K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
69% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science History Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Education and science history preservation | $125,000 |
| British Schools & Universities | New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Friends' Central School | Wynnewood, PA | Education | $50,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Ysm Office of Development | New Haven, CT | Education | $50,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Nyu Law | New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| Netherland America Foundation | New York, NY | Cultral and educational exchange | $14,500 |
| The Hometown Foundation | Cheshire, CT | Animal welfare, emergency response personnel, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, major illness or those in need,… | $10,000 |
| United Way of Meriden | Meriden, CT | Community fund | $10,000 |
| Alpha Psi of Chi Psi Educational Trust | Nashville, TN | Education | $5,000 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | King of Prussia, PA | Medical research | $2,000 |
| The Orchard House | Branford, CT | Support for older adults | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $411,800 | 13 |
| 2024 | $311,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $397,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101654
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1605185
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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