Adams Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-4239765
Foundation Overview
Based in Winchester, VA, Adams Family Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $374,820 to organizations in Virginia, West Virginia and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $20,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 24 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Winchester (52%), Washington (17%), Sperryville (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 48% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (91%) and environment, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Adams 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Cacapon River | $1,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Liberty Mems Foundation | $1,500 | Casper, WY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ccap | $2,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Pachamama Alliance | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Genearl Fund | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley Naacp Scholarships | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Rapp At Home | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Foothills Forum | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Washignton Tennis And Education Foundation | $500 | Washign, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $3,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Winchester Education Foundation | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $250 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The First Uniterian Universalist Society Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2023 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The River House | $7,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $750 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | 2023 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $1,000 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wps Teach For Tomorrow | $3,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Leesburg Pto | $1,500 | Leesburg, VA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Douglas Alumni Association | $4,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Celerbrating Patsy Cline | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Genearl Fund | 2022 |
| Art De Libre | $1,000 | Wincehster, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $500 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ccap | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley Naacp Scholarships | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foothills Forum | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rappce | $750 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The First Uniterian Universalist Society Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The River House | $8,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $1,250 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Fund | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Winchester Public Schooldouglas School Museum | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $500 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rappahannick Food Pantry | $750 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $1,000 | Middletown, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Totality Martial Arts | $250 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| Douglas Alumni Association | $4,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Celerbrating Patsy Cline | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Genearl Fund | 2022 |
| Art De Libre | $1,000 | Wincehster, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $500 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ccap | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley Naacp Scholarships | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foothills Forum | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rappce | $750 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The First Uniterian Universalist Society Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The River House | $8,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $1,250 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Fund | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Winchester Public Schooldouglas School Museum | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $500 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rappahannick Food Pantry | $750 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $1,000 | Middletown, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Totality Martial Arts | $250 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| Douglas Alumni Association | $4,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Celerbrating Patsy Cline | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Genearl Fund | 2022 |
| Art De Libre | $1,000 | Wincehster, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $500 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ccap | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley Naacp Scholarships | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foothills Forum | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rappce | $750 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The First Uniterian Universalist Society Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The River House | $8,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $1,250 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Fund | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Winchester Public Schooldouglas School Museum | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $500 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Rappahannick Food Pantry | $750 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $1,000 | Middletown, VA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Totality Martial Arts | $250 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2022 |
| Ccap | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $500 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley Naacp Scholarships | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Foothills Forum | $750 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $2,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Rappu | $500 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $750 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The River House | $8,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $2,250 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | 2021 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Winchester Public School Teach For Tomorrow | $5,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $250 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Winchester Area Naacp | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The First Uniterian Universalist Society Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $500 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley Naacp Scholarships | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The River House | $8,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $2,500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Fundgeneral Fund | 2020 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $2,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Winchester Public School Teach For Tomorrow | $6,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $250 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Blue Ridge Legal Services | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Cacapon & Lost River Land Trust | $500 | Wardensville, WV, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Foothills Forum | $1,000 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Rappu | $500 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Arte Libre Va | $5,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Belle Meade Educational Resources Center | $1,000 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Child Care And Learning Center | $1,000 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Northern Shenandoah Valley | $3,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| First Unitarian Universalist Society | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Kids Clubs Of Northern Shenandoah Valley Inc | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Laurel Center | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $1,500 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The River House | $10,000 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of The Blue Ridge | $2,500 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter | $1,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Winchester Public School | $10,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast | $250 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The River House | $9,500 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | $2,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $1,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Belle Meade Education Resources Center | $1,000 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Burgundy Farms Country Day School | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Land Acquisition Fund | 2017 |
| First Unitarian Universalist Society Of Exeter | $250 | Exeter, NH, US | Genral Fund | 2017 |
| Glass-glen Burnie Museum Inc | $20,000 | Winchester, VA, US | Nature Trails Project | 2017 |
| The Child Care Learning Centers | $1,000 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Unitarian Universalist Of Blue Ridge | $2,500 | Sperryville, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelt | $10,000 | Stephens City, VA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Workforce Housing Coalition-greater Seacoast | $250 | Raymond, NH, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $500 | Verona, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Burgendy Farm Country Day School | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Literacy Volunteers | $1,665 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| The Laurel Center | $3,330 | Winchester, VA, US | Capital New Construction | 2016 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church Of The Blue Ridge | $2,000 | Washington, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Winchester Public Schools | $15,000 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| The Child Care & Learning Center | $1,330 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| The River House | $1,830 | Capon Bridge, WV, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Kids Club Of Northern Shenando | $1,665 | Winchester, VA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-4239765 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 303 S LOUDOUN ST Winchester, VA 22601-4637 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Adams Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Ellen Adams |
|---|---|
| Executive Vice President | Richard Bell |
| Vice President | Garth Adams |
| Secretary | Rebecca Leith Boyd |
| Treasurer | Sarah Bell |
Forms 990-PF
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