Private foundation · Columbia
Jeff and Tina Adams Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 37 grants worth $143,400 to Tennessee groups, 8 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $500 to $4,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 37 totaling $143,400 · 8 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $4,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $500: the middle grant to the 6 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Maury County, Davidson County, Knox County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 16% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 37.
- Total giving that year
- $144,550
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145K | $143K | 37 |
| 2023 | $155K | $154K | 37 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Jeff AdamsPresident
- Tina AdamsVice president
- Jennifer AdamsSecretary
- Jonathan AdamsTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 12 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 17 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 5 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50K |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10K |
| Columbia Young Life | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Middle Tennnessee Council | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Maury Hills Church | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15K |
| Columbia State Community College - Perform | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| James K Polk Association | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Maury County Historical Benefit Association | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Youth Educational Foundation Inc. | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Casa of Maury County | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Amuse'um | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Center of Hope | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Duck River Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Mental Mules | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Maury Regional Medical Center | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| The Family Center | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Columbia Noon Rotary Club | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Columbia Peace and Justice | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Maury County Inc. | Columbia, Maury County | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |