Private foundation · EIN 95-4663809 · Honolulu, Hawaii · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adams Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $63K total, median $4,500. 21% of grants stayed in Hawaii.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$63K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in HI
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Butte Rescue MissionButte, MTGeneral fund$7,500
Montana Food BankMissoula, MTGeneral fund$7,000
Rainbow ServicesSan Pedro, CAGeneral fund$6,500
The Childrens Ranch FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$6,000
Waikiki Health Next Step ShelterHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$5,500
South Bay Childrens Health CenterRedondo Beach, CAGeneral fund$5,500
Womens Resource CtrDillon, MTGeneral fund$4,500
5th Judicial Voice for ChildrenDillion, MTGeneral fund$4,500
Honolulu Habitat for HumanityHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$4,000
The Jester & Pharley PhundPalos Verdes Estates, CAGeneral fund$3,000
House of HopeSan Pedro, CAGeneral fund$3,000
Palama SettlementHonolulu, HIGeneral fund$3,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral fund$1,500
One More Wave Surf CorpSan Diego, CAGeneral fund$1,500

By state: California 6 · Montana 4 · Hawaii 3 · New York 1

About this foundation

Adams Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii, administered in care of Mgga, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Adams Family Foundation 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 Adams Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $63K across 14 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Adams Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Montana (4 grants), Hawaii (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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