The Marta and Robert Adelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMerion Station, Pennsylvania · EIN 82-3708081 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $14,900.
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
25% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $27,500 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General support | $27,000 |
| Overbrook School for the Blind | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $17,500 |
| Moore College of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $16,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Share Food Program | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $14,900 |
| Emily's Entourage | Fort Washington, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Print Center New York | New York, NY | General support | $7,800 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Education Law Center | Newark, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| The Wistar Institute | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Fund for the School District of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Women's Way | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $1,800 |
| Pennsylvania Resources Council | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Fels Early Learning Services | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| craftNOW | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Reading Allowed | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Culture-Trust Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law School | Montgomery, AL | General support | $500 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $500 |
| Interfaith Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,250 | 27 |
| 2024 | $483,930 | 28 |
| 2023 | $502,600 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101047
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3708081
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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