Adelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKatonah, New York · EIN 22-3769645 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$805K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$3,708
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $18,000.
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
41% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $300,000 |
| Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $205,000 |
| Hastings Center | Garrison, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $100,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $50,300 |
| American Israel Democracy Coalition | Bryn Mawr, PA | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $25,000 |
| Mr C's Baseball Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $25,000 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $18,000 |
| Govern for America | Katonah, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $15,000 |
| Carolyn Dorman Dance | Union, NJ | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,163 |
| Link Education Partners | Washington, DC | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $5,000 |
| Ramah Berkshires | Wingdale, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $3,708 |
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $3,622 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $3,600 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,591 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,500 |
| American Liver Foundation | West Orange, NJ | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,500 |
| Atid Movement | Forest Hill, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,500 |
| Livestrong Foundation | Austin, TX | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,103 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Nir Oz | Kensington, MD | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $1,041 |
| American Jewish Congress | New York, NY | To assist in the purpose of the charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $804,628 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,122,436 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3769645
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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