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THE ADAMS FOUNDATION
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THE ADAMS FOUNDATION
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PORTLAND, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
93-6037058
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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THE ADAMS FOUNDATION
Closed

PORTLAND, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
93-6037058
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

Overview

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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

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The Adams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in Oregon, Washington, and California. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Adams Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$9.9K

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.4K
C
Charles F Adams III
Board Member
C
Charles a Adams
Board Member
J
J Portland Adams
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ADAMS FOUNDATION?
No. THE ADAMS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ADAMS FOUNDATION give?
THE ADAMS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Washington, and California. 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 THE ADAMS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ADAMS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ADAMS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ADAMS FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $9,900. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ADAMS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ADAMS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COLUMBIA LAND TRUST, PITTOCK MANSION SOCIETY, and HERMOSA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ADAMS FOUNDATION?
THE ADAMS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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