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The ADAMS FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, Utah, and Idaho. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the ADAMS FUND can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITY OF HOPE
$327K
5%
Meaning Foundation
$297K
4%

WORLD BUSINESS ACADEMY
$240K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADAMS FUND?
No. ADAMS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADAMS FUND give?
ADAMS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Utah, and Idaho. 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 ADAMS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADAMS FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ADAMS FUND make each year?
In 2024, ADAMS FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $940 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADAMS FUND fund recently?
In 2024, ADAMS FUND awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY OF HOPE , Meaning Foundation, and WORLD BUSINESS ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADAMS FUND?
ADAMS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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