Susannah and Jim Adelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 82-2167393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$615K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $112,500.
From the return
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
88% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | Ithaca, NY | General funding - ornithology lab | $150,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General funding | $120,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | Ithaca, NY | General funding - jim and susannah adelson scholarship | $112,500 |
| Tulsa Zoo | Tulsa, OK | Civic - african wilds: carnivores | $75,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | Ithaca, NY | General funding - mcgraw hall | $50,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | Ithaca, NY | General funding - new frontier grants | $37,500 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | Ithaca, NY | General funding - kappa sigma fraternity | $25,000 |
| Cornell University-Office of Trusts & Estates | Ithaca, NY | General funding - cornell annual fund for arts and sciences | $25,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Dallas, TX | Educational | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $615,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $470,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2167393
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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