Adams Legacy Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-3373791

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, Adams Legacy Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit has awarded 212 grants totaling $3,880,325 to organizations in California, Ohio and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,880,325
Total Assets
$21,141,848
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
39
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (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: 46%

18 of 39 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

66% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (35%), Los Angeles (12%), Long Beach (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+390%

Strong 390% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (66%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Adams Legacy Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit'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
Santa Barbara Museum $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
Land Trust For Santa $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Strategic Plan 2024
St Alban's Episcopal $1,500 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2024
Wilderness Youth Project $105,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
Long Beach Sailing Fdn $10,000 Long Beach, CA, US Doug Pye Maa Scholarship 2024
Western Los Angeles Co $10,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Emerald Bay General 2024
Nature Track $15,000 Vacaville, CA, US General Support 2024
Hearts Theraputic Equestrian Center $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
City Fabrick $200,000 Long Beach, CA, US Westside Barrier & Greening 2024
Pomona College $2,000 Claremont, CA, US The Student Life 2024
Grayling Hatchery Inc $5,000 Grayling, MI, US Educational Programs 2024
Neighborhood Youth Assoc $10,000 Venice, CA, US Yosemite Summer Retreat 2024
Girl Scouts Of Greater Los Angeles $25,000 Inglewood, CA, US General Support 2024
Hearts For Sight Foundation $30,000 San Gabriel, CA, US General Support 2024
Los Padres Council Bsa $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
Twig2 $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2024
Sage Trial Alliance $30,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Preserving Nature Access 2024
Trust For Public Land $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2024
Los Padres Forest Watch $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Outdoor Connections 2024
Elings Park Fdn $112,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
Friends Of Lake Leelanau $5,000 Leland, MI, US General Support 2024
Resource Legacy Fund $150,000 Sacramento, CA, US General Support 2024
Social & Environmental Entrepreneur $30,000 Calabasas, CA, US General Support 2024
Los Angeles Neighborhood Land $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2024
Ground Education $5,000 Long Beach, CA, US School Garden Learning 2024
Century Village At Cabrillo $10,000 Long Beach, CA, US Pathways To Health 2024
Wildwoods Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Paseo 2024
Outward Bound California $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2024
Hillside House $16,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Beach Accessibility 2024
Passport 2 Fashion $2,500 Hillard, OH, US 2024 Fashion Show 2024
Protestant Episcopal Church In $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US One Body One Spirit 2024
The Regents Of The University Of Ca $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Sedgwick Reserve 2024
Jodi House Brain Injury Support $1,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
Ensemble Theatre Company $1,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US 40th Anniversary 2024
New Beginnings Counseling Center $1,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Support 2024
Urban Salt Communication Acupuncture $5,000 Seal Beach, CA, US General Support 2024
The Greater Chicago Food Depository $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
End Child Soldiering $3,500 Whitefish, MT, US General Support 2024
Doctors Without Borders Usa $1,000 New York, NY, US Emerging Relief Fund 2024
Land Trust For Santa $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Strategic Plan 2023
Nature Conservancy $5,000 Arlington, VA, US General 2023
Planned Parenthood $1,000 Akron, OH, US General 2023
St Alban's Episcopal $1,000 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2023
The Youth Center $15,000 Los Alamitos, CA, US Summer Camps 2023
Community Partners $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildwoods 2023
Wilderness Youth Project $60,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Bridge To Nature 2023
Long Beach Sailing Fdn $5,000 Long Beach, CA, US Stem Outreach 2023
Direct Relief Foundation $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2023
Nature Track $20,000 Vacaville, CA, US General 2023
City Fabrick $20,000 Long Beach, CA, US Watside Barrier Park 2023
Pomona College $3,000 Claremont, CA, US The Student Life 2023
Grayling Hatchery Inc $2,000 Grayling, MI, US General 2023
Casting For Recovery $10,000 Bozeman, MT, US General 2023
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Back Country Campaign 2023
Los Padres Council Bsa $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2023
Twig2 $2,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2023
Orange County Rescue Mission $40,000 Tustin, CA, US Double R Ranch For Homeless 2023
Three Valley Conservation Trust $10,000 Oxford, OH, US Scarp Program 2023
Gateway Mountain Center Inc $25,000 Truckee, CA, US Of The Clinic And The Woods 2023
Nature Bridge $10,000 Sausalito, CA, US Outdoor Exploration For 2023
Rm Pyles Boys Camp $50,000 Valencia, CA, US Pyles Youth Development 2023
Sage Trial Alliance $40,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Preserving Nature Access 2023
Trust For Public Land $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Southern Ca Green School 2023
Los Padres Forest Watch $2,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US Carrizo Plain Rewilding 2023
Elings Park Fdn $112,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2023
Little Schoolhouse In The Woods $20,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Tuition Free Summer Camps 2023
St Paul Ame Church $7,500 Raleigh, NC, US General 2023
Friends Of Lake Leelanau $8,000 Leland, MI, US Eurasian Watermil Foil 2023
Trust For Public Lands $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Greening School Yard 2023
Families Flourish Inc $1,500 Bexley, OH, US Move To Prosper 2023
Nature For All $20,000 Monterey Park, CA, US General 2023
The Buckeye Clinic In South Sudan $5,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2023
Resource Legacy Fund $25,000 Sacramento, CA, US General 2023
The Ca Conference For Equity & Justice $5,000 Long Beach, CA, US Human Relation Camp 2023
Active Transportation Alliance $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Hawaii Community Fdn $5,000 Honolulu, HI, US Maui Strong Fund 2023
St Alban's Episcopal $1,000 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2022
Community Partners $70,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildwoods 2022
Wilderness Youth Project $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Bridge To Nature 2022
Hearts Theraputic Equestrian Center $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2022
United Boys & Girls Club Of Greater $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Science & Math Camp 2022
Pomona College $2,500 Claremont, CA, US The Student Life 2022
Coastal Watershed Council $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Watershed Rangers 2022
Reins Of Hope $10,000 Hutchinson, KS, US Hope For Warriors 2022
Grayling Hatchery Inc $2,000 Grayling, MI, US General 2022
Birdie Light $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Neighborhood Youth Assoc $10,000 Venice, CA, US Yosemite Summer Retreat 2022
Our House $20,000 Murray Hill, NJ, US Golf Sport Ctr Erin La 2022
Hillside Foundation $15,000 Rochester, NY, US Accesibility 2022
Girl Scouts Of Greater Los Angeles $20,000 Inglewood, CA, US Great Outdoor Adventure 2022
Hearts For Sight Foundation $25,000 San Gabriel, CA, US Breakly Barriers Nature 2022
San Diego River Park Foundation $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Cool River Ed Program 2022
Eayikes $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Imago $8,775 Fresno, CA, US Contemplation Stations 2022
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Back Country Campaign 2022
Franklin Park Conservatory $5,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Columbus Humane $1,000 Hilliard, OH, US General 2022
Los Padres Council Bsa $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2022
Move To Prosper $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Osu Foundation $8,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Twig2 $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Surfrider Foundation $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US General 2022
St Alban's Episcopal $1,000 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2022
Community Partners $70,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildwoods 2022
Wilderness Youth Project $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Bridge To Nature 2022
Hearts Theraputic Equestrian Center $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2022
United Boys & Girls Club Of Greater $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Science & Math Camp 2022
Pomona College $2,500 Claremont, CA, US The Student Life 2022
Coastal Watershed Council $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Watershed Rangers 2022
Reins Of Hope $10,000 Hutchinson, KS, US Hope For Warriors 2022
Grayling Hatchery Inc $2,000 Grayling, MI, US General 2022
Birdie Light $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Neighborhood Youth Assoc $10,000 Venice, CA, US Yosemite Summer Retreat 2022
Our House $20,000 Murray Hill, NJ, US Golf Sport Ctr Erin La 2022
Hillside Foundation $15,000 Rochester, NY, US Accesibility 2022
Girl Scouts Of Greater Los Angeles $20,000 Inglewood, CA, US Great Outdoor Adventure 2022
Hearts For Sight Foundation $25,000 San Gabriel, CA, US Breakly Barriers Nature 2022
San Diego River Park Foundation $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Cool River Ed Program 2022
Eayikes $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Imago $8,775 Fresno, CA, US Contemplation Stations 2022
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Back Country Campaign 2022
Franklin Park Conservatory $5,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Columbus Humane $1,000 Hilliard, OH, US General 2022
Los Padres Council Bsa $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2022
Move To Prosper $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Osu Foundation $8,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Twig2 $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Surfrider Foundation $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US General 2022
St Alban's Episcopal $1,000 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2022
Community Partners $70,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wildwoods 2022
Wilderness Youth Project $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Bridge To Nature 2022
Hearts Theraputic Equestrian Center $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2022
United Boys & Girls Club Of Greater $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Science & Math Camp 2022
Pomona College $2,500 Claremont, CA, US The Student Life 2022
Coastal Watershed Council $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US Watershed Rangers 2022
Reins Of Hope $10,000 Hutchinson, KS, US Hope For Warriors 2022
Grayling Hatchery Inc $2,000 Grayling, MI, US General 2022
Birdie Light $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Neighborhood Youth Assoc $10,000 Venice, CA, US Yosemite Summer Retreat 2022
Our House $20,000 Murray Hill, NJ, US Golf Sport Ctr Erin La 2022
Hillside Foundation $15,000 Rochester, NY, US Accesibility 2022
Girl Scouts Of Greater Los Angeles $20,000 Inglewood, CA, US Great Outdoor Adventure 2022
Hearts For Sight Foundation $25,000 San Gabriel, CA, US Breakly Barriers Nature 2022
San Diego River Park Foundation $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Cool River Ed Program 2022
Eayikes $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Imago $8,775 Fresno, CA, US Contemplation Stations 2022
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Back Country Campaign 2022
Franklin Park Conservatory $5,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Columbus Humane $1,000 Hilliard, OH, US General 2022
Los Padres Council Bsa $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2022
Move To Prosper $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Osu Foundation $8,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Twig2 $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2022
Surfrider Foundation $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US General 2022
Santa Barbara Museum $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Backyard Project 2021
Land Trust For Santa $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Strategic Plan 2021
Planned Parenthood $2,500 Akron, OH, US General 2021
St Alban's Episcopal $10,000 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2021
Santa Barbara Foundation $300,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2021
Promise2kids $20,000 San Diego, CA, US Camp Connect 2021
Via Rehabilitation Services Inc $5,000 Santa Clara, CA, US Wonderful World Of Water 2021
Community Partners $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Pareo Farler; Homeless 2021
Wilderness Youth Project $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2021
Long Beach Sailing Fdn $5,000 Long Beach, CA, US Stem Outreach 2021
Direct Relief Foundation $3,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2021
The Nature Corps $10,000 Templeton, CA, US General 2021
Ocean Discovery Institute $5,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2021
Nature Track $30,000 Vacaville, CA, US General 2021
Hearts Theraputic Equestrian Center $10,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2021
Friends Of Columbus Franklin & Co $5,000 Westville, OH, US General 2021
Wild Places $2,500 Washington, DC, US General 2021
United Boys & Girls Club Of Greater $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2500 & 2500 Camp 2021
Yosemite Conservancy $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Adventure Challenge 2021
Sustainable Conservation $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US La Connection Outdoors 2021
Pomona College $5,000 Claremont, CA, US General 2021
Coastal Watershed Council $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General 2021
Reins Of Hope $10,000 Hutchinson, KS, US General 2021
Mental Health America Of Los Angeles $10,000 Long Beach, CA, US General 2021
Us Sailing Foundation $5,000 Kirkland, WA, US General 2021
Grayling Hatchery Inc $2,000 Grayling, MI, US General 2021
Birdie Light $1,000 Columbus, OH, US General 2021
Lake Leelahau Association $8,000 Leland, MI, US General 2021
Organic Soup Kitchen $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2021
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2021
Casting For Recovery $2,500 Bozeman, MT, US General 2021
Foundation For Santa $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General Scholarship Fd 2020
Planned Parenthood $2,500 Akron, OH, US General 2020
St Alban's Episcopal $2,500 Columbus, OH, US Turkey Trot 2020
Wildling Art Museum $20,000 Solvang, CA, US Primal Fund 2020
Bexley Education Foundation $5,000 Bexley, OH, US General 2020
Promise2kids $21,000 San Diego, CA, US Camp Connect 2020
Community Partners $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Pareo Farler; Homeless 2020
Wilderness Youth Project $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2020
Twig Bazaar Inc $1,500 Columbus, OH, US General 2020
Direct Relief Foundation $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2020
The Nature Corps $20,000 Templeton, CA, US General 2020
Nature Track $10,000 Vacaville, CA, US General 2020
United Boys & Girls Club Of Greater $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2500 & 2500 Camp 2020
Pomona College $5,000 Claremont, CA, US General 2020
Coastal Watershed Council $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General 2020
Reins Of Hope $10,000 Hutchinson, KS, US General 2020
Urban Surf 4 Kids $10,000 Imperial Beach, CA, US General 2020
Columbus Education Foundation $10,000 Marshfield, WI, US General 2020
Mental Health America Of Los Angeles $15,000 Long Beach, CA, US General 2020
Long Beach Rescue Mission $2,500 Long Beach, CA, US General 2020
Lobero Theater Foundation $2,500 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2020
Us Sailing Foundation $2,500 Kirkland, WA, US General 2020
St Gregory's Episcopal Church $2,500 Long Beach, CA, US General 2020
4 Paws For Ability $5,000 Xenia, OH, US General 2020
Outdoor Afro $1,000 Oakland, CA, US General 2020
Downs Syndrom Connection Of The Bay Area $1,000 Danville, CA, US General 2020
Groundswell Fund $2,500 San Francisco, CA, US General 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Adams Legacy Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-3373791
Website http://www.adamslegacyfoundation.org
Address 4035 RAMITAS RD Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2148

Key People (4)

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

President Peter D Adams
Vice President Rebecca B Adams
Treasurer/executive Director/chairman Of Board Blair Carty
Secretary Marlee Snowdon

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.