Jeff and Tina Adams Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbia, Tennessee · EIN 85-3598847 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$154K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$302K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
3% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of South Central Tennessee | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Maury Hills Church | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| James K Polk Association | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $12,000 |
| Columbia Academy | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,550 |
| Maury County Historical Benefit Association | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Youth Educational Foundation Inc | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Leadship Middle Tennessee | Hendersonville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Columbia State Community College Foundation | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Amuse'um | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Casa of Maury County | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Center of Hope | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Duck River Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Kids Place Child Advocacy Center | Lawrenceburg, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Mental Mules | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Columbia Young Life | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| The Family Center | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council Scouting | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Columbia Peace and Justice Initiative | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation | Rosemont, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Benefit Ball | Mt Pleasant, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Maury United Ministries | Mt Pleasant, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Pay Grace Forward | Mt Pleasant, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Thriftlove | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Bright Apple Inc | Columbia, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,800 | 31 |
| 2024 | $144,550 | 39 |
| 2023 | $155,350 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612679349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3598847
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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