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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Adelson Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, extending invitations for proposals rather than accepting unsolicited submissions. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $804.6K across 55 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$804.6K
2024
Grantees funded
55
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
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Andrew Adelson
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Nancy Adelson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $805 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Anti-Defamation League, The Hastings Center Inc, and THE CAHN FELLOWS PROGRAMS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
ADELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.