Private foundation · Paris
Adams Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $44K · 15 in Henry County
- Typical grant
- $2,225 to $3,225 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,725, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Henry County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 7% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $44K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44K | $44K | 15 |
| 2024 | $41K | $41K | 14 |
| 2023 | $35K | $35K | 14 |
How to apply
- Contact
- David e sullivan · Paris · 7316422940
- What to send
- Written application provided
- Limits
- None other than irs regs
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Cindy A TillettDirector
- Janet A OdomDirector
- Pamela A RichardsonDirector
- David EsullivanDirector
- Patricia R AdamsDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support program
- Education
- Education and assistance
- Support after school programs
- Support food distribution
Tennessee organizations it funded
Henry County grants are listed first, then the largest. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shed Co Henry County Sherriff's Dept | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $5,225 |
| Helping Hands | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $4,225 |
| Plus Endowment | Paris, Henry County | Education | $3,725 |
| Paris Downtown Boxing Gym | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $3,225 |
| Caring Hearts Fund | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $3,225 |
| Real Hope Youth Center | Paris, Henry County | Support after school programs | $3,225 |
| Parishenry County Food Bank | Paris, Henry County | Support food distribution | $3,225 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Pregnancy Medical Clinic | Paris, Henry County | Education and assistance | $2,725 |
| Henry County Rescue Squad | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $2,425 |
| Casa | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $2,425 |
| First United Methodist Church | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $2,225 |
| Eastons Angels | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $2,225 |
| Carl Perkins Center | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $2,225 |
| Able Farms | Springville, Henry County | Support program | $2,225 |
| Henry County 4-H Bucks | Paris, Henry County | Support program | $1,000 |