Charles Adams Nature Research Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 91-2165866 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$17K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$2,869
Total assets$407K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,869 and $2,869.
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
83% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General | $2,869 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center | Rochester, NY | General | $2,869 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association | Kempton, PA | General | $2,869 |
| The Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General | $2,869 |
| Manomet Center Conservation Sciences | Manomet, MA | General | $2,869 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General | $2,869 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,214 | 6 |
| 2024 | $18,114 | 6 |
| 2023 | $18,690 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622119349101402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2165866
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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