MCADAMS FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
Reston, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-1967451
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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The McAdams Foundation, managed by Sterling Foundation Management LLC, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE
$105K
20%
TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL AND CHAPEL HILL INC
$27.5K
5%
THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION INC
$15K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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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 & CHAPEL HILL 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.
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