Parks & Paula Sheller Adams Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyForest Grove, Oregon · EIN 35-2144696 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Operations | $11,000 |
| Fcnl Education Fund | Washington, DC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Student Conservation Assn | Charlestown, NH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Center for Public Integrity | Washington, DC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Manchester Early Learning Center | Manchester, CT | Operation | $5,000 |
| N Coast Ed Foundation | Arcata, CA | Operations | $3,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Assn | Sacramento, CA | Operations | $500 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Operations | $500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($88,490). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,490 | 20 |
| 2023 | $8,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511219349102056
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2144696
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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