James K Adams & Arlene L Adams Foundation
Historical FunderBoiling Springs, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1665127 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES K ARLENE L ADAMS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 WEST STATE ST SUITE 301, SHARON PA 16146 |
| Phone | 7249815882 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 |
| Restrictions | PA 501(C)(3)CHARITIES & STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN EASTERN CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND PERRY COUNTY PA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | To pay tuition. | $25,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | To pay tuition. | $17,000 |
| West Chester University | West Chester, PA | To pay tuition. | $16,000 |
| Geneva College | Beaver Falls, PA | To pay tuition. | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster, PA | To pay tuition. | $10,000 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | To pay tuition. | $10,000 |
| Bloomsburg University | Bloomsburg, PA | To pay tuition. | $8,000 |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC | To pay tuition. | $8,000 |
| Millersville University | Millersville, PA | To pay tuition. | $8,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | To pay tuition. | $8,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To pay tuition. | $8,000 |
| Hacc | Harrisburg, PA | To pay tuition. | $7,500 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | To pay tuition, | $6,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | To pay tuition. | $5,000 |
| Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA | To pay tuition. | $5,000 |
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | To pay tuition. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $173,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104337
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1665127
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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