William L & Victorine Q Adams Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-1369556 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $34,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARJORIE RODGERS CHESHIRE ADAMS FOU |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 PARK AVENUE SUITE 300, BALTIMORE MD 21201 |
| Phone | 4107833200 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SEND A REQUEST LETTER TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADAMS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, BUT IS STILL HONORING PREVIOUS AWARDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Inc | Baltimore, MD | Contribution & scholarship | $48,000 |
| Saint Frances Academy | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $45,500 |
| John Hopkins School of Nursing | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $45,000 |
| Kipp Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $36,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $34,000 |
| Friends School of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $27,000 |
| Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Annapolis, MD | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc | Hunt Valley, MD | Contribution | $18,000 |
| Baltimore Public Media Corporation | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $18,000 |
| American Cancer Society of Baltimore Inc | Eldersburg, MD | Contribution | $17,000 |
| Thread Inc | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $16,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association (Greater Maryland Chapter) | Washington, DC | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Y in Central Maryland | Towson, MD | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Boston, MA | Contribution | $9,600 |
| Synergy Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Civic Fund | Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Caves Valley Golf Club Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | Contribution | $5,000 |
| World Vision | Tacoma, WA | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood | Columbia, MD | Contribution | $2,500 |
| The Harkins Foundation Inc | Columbia, MD | Contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $442,100 | 22 |
| 2023 | $312,750 | 21 |
| 2022 | $457,250 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620979349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1369556
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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