Private foundation · Paris
Adams Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 15 grants worth $43,550 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,225 to $3,225. Most often for: “Support program”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $43,550
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,225 to $3,225 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,725, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Henry County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 7% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $43,550
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44K | $44K | 15 |
| 2024 | $41K | $41K | 14 |
| 2023 | $35K | $35K | 14 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- David E Sullivan · Paris · (731) 642-2940
- 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 (11 grants)
- Education (1 grant)
- Education and assistance (1 grant)
- Support after school programs (1 grant)
- Support food distribution (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 14 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | 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 |