Adelson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 22-3769645

Foundation Overview

Based in Katonah, NY, Adelson Family Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $9,180,218 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $370 to $776,500, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$9,180,218
Total Assets
$4,661,314
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$4,354
% Median Grant Decline
-13% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

9 of 24 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

74% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (92%), Garrison (3%), Katonah (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+4%

Stable funding levels with 4% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Adelson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Friends Of Magen David Adom $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
American Friends Of Nir Oz $1,041 Kensington, MD, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
American Israel Democracy Coalition $25,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
American Jewish Congress $500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
American Liver Foundation $2,500 West Orange, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Anti-defamation League $300,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Atid Movement $2,500 Forest Hill, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation $205,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Carolyn Dorman Dance $12,000 Union, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Govern For America $15,000 Katonah, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Hastings Center $100,000 Garrison, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Hias $3,600 Silver Spring, MD, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Hillel International $2,591 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Jewish National Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Livestrong Foundation $2,103 Austin, TX, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Mr C's Baseball Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Museum Of Jewish Heritage $2,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence $3,622 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Penn Hillel $18,000 Philadelphia, PA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $10,163 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Ramah Berkshires $3,708 Wingdale, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
Uja Federation Of New York $50,300 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2024
American Friends Of Magen David Adom $500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc $500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Anti-defamation League $500,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Arthur Miller Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation $200,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Food Bank Nyc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Fund For Women's Equality $2,500 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Hadassah $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Hastings Center $250,000 Garrison, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Hillel International $5,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Human Rights Watch $25,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Livestrong Foundation $2,080 Austin, TX, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Michael J Fox Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Mr C's Baseball Foundation $25,000 California, CA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Nyagv Education Fund3600 $2,581 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
P A L S $1,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Schechter Bergen $7,500 New Jersey, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Solomon Schechter Day School $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
The Common Good Forum $500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
The Friend Of Foundation Academies $5,000 New Jersey, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Uja Federation Of New York $50,275 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Wnet - Thirteen $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Alzheimers Association $500 Chicago, IL, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Anti-defamation League $500,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation $275,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Carolyn Dorman Dance $2,500 Union, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Govern For America $7,500 Katonah, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Hastings Center $250,000 Garrison, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Hias $2,500 Silver Spring, MD, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Hillel International $2,500 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
International Rescue Community $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Jewish Book Council $370 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence $1,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
P A L S $2,557 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Solomon Schechter Day School $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Thirteen $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Vcca Humanitarian $10,000 Amherst, VA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Alzheimers Association $500 Chicago, IL, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Anti-defamation League $500,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation $275,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Carolyn Dorman Dance $2,500 Union, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Govern For America $7,500 Katonah, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Hastings Center $250,000 Garrison, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Hias $2,500 Silver Spring, MD, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Hillel International $2,500 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
International Rescue Community $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Jewish Book Council $370 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence $1,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
P A L S $2,557 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Solomon Schechter Day School $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Thirteen $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Vcca Humanitarian $10,000 Amherst, VA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Anti-defamation League $500,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation $175,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
City Harvest Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Friends Of Georgica Pond Foundation Inc $5,000 Wainscott, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Grassroots Business Partners Inc $100,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
International Rescue Community $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Jewish Home Foundation Of North Jersey Inc $15,000 Rockleigh, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Michael J Fox Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Nyagv Education Fund3600 $3,600 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
P A L S $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
The Hastings Center $275,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Uja Federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Wnet - Thirteen $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Anti-defamation League $600,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Citymeals On Wheels $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Food Bank Nyc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Grassroots Business Partners Inc $100,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Hias $3,600 Silver Spring, MD, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Hillel International $4,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
International Rescue Community $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Junior Achievement Of So Cal $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Michael J Fox Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Solomon Schechter Day School $10,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Teachers College $175,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
The Hastings Center $300,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Uja Federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Wnet $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Yivo $3,600 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2020
American Civil Liberties Union $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity. 2018
Anti-defamation League $100,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Carolyn Dorman Dance $2,500 Union, NJ, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Citymeals On Wheels $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Coalition For The Homeless $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Disabled American Veterans $2,500 Cold Spring, KY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Friends Of Wheels $1,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Gifford's Courage To Fight Gun Violence $2,500 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Grassroots Business Partners Inc $100,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
International Rescue Community $50,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Junior Achievement $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Link Education Partners $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Michael J Fox Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Natural Resources Defense Council $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assis In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
New York Public Radio $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Teachers College $75,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Tenement Museum $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
The Eye Bank For Sight Restoration $2,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
The Ground Trust Project $1,000 Boston, MA, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
The Hastings Center $275,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Uja Federation Of New York $25,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Wnet $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Yivo $3,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2018
American Civil Liberties Union $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity. 2017
Anti-defamation League $100,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Aspca $1,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
City Harvest Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Citymeals On Wheels $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
East Harlem Tutorial Program Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
God's Love We Deliver $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Grassroots Business Partners Inc $150,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
The Hastings Center $350,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
International Rescue Community $25,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Jewish Home Lifecarethe New Jewish Home $25,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Lamda Legal $2,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Link Education Partners $15,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
National Women's Law Center $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
New York Public Radio $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Natural Resources Defense Council $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assis In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
P A L S $2,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $6,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Pro Publica $1,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press $2,000 Washington, DC, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Solomon Schechter Day School $3,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Teachers College $40,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Transport Group $1,500 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Uja Federation Of New York $25,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Wnet $5,000 New York, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Information Provided $776,500 Statement D, NY, US To Assist In The Purpose Of The Charity. 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 22-3769645
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 820 Katonah, NY 10536-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Adelson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Andrew Adelson
Trustee Nancy Adelson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.