LK & Shirl Adamson Foundation
Invitation OnlyLafayette, Louisiana · EIN 88-2560486 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $37,000 and $47,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity School of Christianity | Fulton, IL | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $49,000 |
| Friends of Lpb | Baton Rouge, LA | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $47,000 |
| Foundation for Inner Peace | Novato, CA | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $43,000 |
| Lafayette Public Library | Lafayette, LA | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $41,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $39,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $37,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose | $31,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($68,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $355,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2022 | $372,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612269349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2560486
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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