Lucy and Isadore B Adelman Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 75-1806018 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $121 and $20,000.
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
68% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Health Partners | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sustantainable Markets Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestrcited | $50,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Women Donor's Network | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $22,730 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Amusement Park Sports Inc | Inglewood, CA | Unrestricted | $9,750 |
| Center for Cuban Studie | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Just Detention International | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Multitude Films Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $130 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $121 |
| Santa Monica High School Scholarshi | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $103 |
| Mint Museum | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($103,401). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,105 | 23 |
| 2024 | $547,200 | 32 |
| 2023 | $564,877 | 32 |
| 2022 | $267,185 | 29 |
| 2021 | $236,990 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612659349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1806018
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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