Adobe Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-0233808 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$13.9M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$300,000
Total assets$14.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $500,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria and Albert Museum | London, UK | Adobe Creative Residency Program | $2,112,220 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Adobe x MoMA program | $2,000,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| American National Red Cross | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Asian Law Caucus | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Disability Rights Fund Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Longmont, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Outright Action International | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Homefirst Services of Santa Clara County | Milpitas, CA | General & Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| San Jose Downtown Foundation | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Independent Administrative Institution National of | Chiyodaku, JA | Adobe x NMA Japan program | $252,155 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Vetsintech | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Cinequest Inc | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Guadalupe River Park Conservancy | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art Association | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Kelsey | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Local Color | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | Seattle, WA | The Giving Practice | $150,000 |
| San Jose Childrens Discovery Museum | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Tech Interactive | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,864,375 | 29 |
| 2023 | $28,569,725 | 42 |
| 2022 | $15,009,001 | 30 |
| 2020 | $12,600,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601009349100230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0233808
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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