Private foundation · EIN 52-6740006 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adelaide C Riggs Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $99K total, median $99K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$99K
Median grant
$99K
Stays in MD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Tech FoundationLeesburg, VAProgram support$99K

About this foundation

Adelaide C Riggs Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Brown Advisory & Tr Co Ttee, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Adelaide C Riggs Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Adelaide C Riggs Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $99K across 1 grants, a median of $99K.

Where does Adelaide C Riggs Charitable Tr give?

Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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