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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The McAdams Foundation, managed by Sterling Foundation Management LLC, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding by invitation only. With a total of $102.7K awarded across 59 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$102.7K
2024
Grantees funded
59
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
J
Joseph E McAdams
Board Member
D
David L McAdams
Board Member
L
Lloyd McAdams
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
No. MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC give?
MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. 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 MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC make each year?
In 2024, MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $103 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fund recently?
In 2024, MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE, TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM AND CHAPEL HILL INC, and THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.