Private foundation · Dallas, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Adair Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $350K
- Typical grant
- $50K to $70K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $60K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County, DeKalb County · plus 30 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $2.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.8M | $350K | 5 |
| 2024 | $6.2M | $410K | 11 |
| 2023 | $4M | $445K | 10 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
Does your board know anyone here?
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- Tammi L AdairPres/director
- A Jayson AdairVp/director
- Garrett AdairDirector
- Jacquilyne A KeeneSec/director
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
- Funding to purchase gift items for care packages for women who are suffering, grieving, sick, etc.
- Funding to support adoption aid grants.
- Funding to support a dedicated therapist in the family enrichment program so that healing happens not just...
- Funding for phase 2 of engage together dfw.
- Funding for care packages and other resources for women who are grieving, walking through a hard life...
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Freedom Restoration and Justice | Smithville, DeKalb County | Funding for phase 2 of engage together dfw. | $150K |
| Faithfully Restored Women | Brentwood, Williamson County | Funding for care packages and other resources for women who are grieving,... | $70K |
| The Next Door | Nashville, Davidson County | Funding to support a dedicated therapist in the family enrichment program so... | $60K |
| Show Hope | Franklin, Williamson County | Funding to support adoption aid grants. | $50K |
| Faithfully Restored Women | Brentwood, Williamson County | Funding to purchase gift items for care packages for women who are... | $20K |
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