Private foundation · EIN 26-0233808 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adobe Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $14M total, median $300K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$14M
Median grant
$300K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon, UKAdobe Creative Residency Program$2.1M
Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYAdobe x MoMA program$2.0M
Human Rights Watch IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1.0M
American National Red CrossSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$750K
Asian Law CaucusSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
Disability Rights Fund IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
Equality Now IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
FIRST Nations Development InstituteLongmont, COGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
Outright Action InternationalNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
The Actors Fund of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$500K
Homefirst Services of Santa Clara CountyMilpitas, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$400K
San Jose Downtown FoundationSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$300K
Independent Administrative Institution National ofChiyodaku, JAAdobe x NMA Japan program$252K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
Hispanic Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
United Service Organizations IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
VetsintechSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
Cinequest IncSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
Guadalupe River Park ConservancySan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
San Jose Museum of Art AssociationSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
The KelseySan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
Local ColorSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Philanthropy NorthwestSeattle, WAThe Giving Practice$150K
San Jose Childrens Discovery MuseumSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$150K

By state: California 15 · New York 4 · INTL 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Alabama 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Adobe Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Adobe Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Adobe Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 29 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Adobe Foundation give?

California (15 grants), New York (4 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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