ADAMS LEGACY FOUNDATION A DELAWARE NONPROFIT
https://WWW.ADAMSLEGACYFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2020–2024
$3.1M
160 grants · $613K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $3K–$20K
grant size
34%
supporter · 34/101 multi-year
repeat
$17.2M
Assets · 2021
101
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BLAIR CARTY
Phone
5624310011
Deadlines
OCTOBER 15
How to Apply
LETTER OF INQUIRY ON WEBSITE
Restrictions
CA & OH ONLY ONLY TO ORGS THAT GET PEOPLE OUT INTO NATURE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $202K | $16.2M | $11.3M | 27 |
| 2021 | $564K | $17.2M | $3.4M | 31 |
| 2022 | $407K | $14.1M | $-89K | 26 |
| 2023 | $904K | $16.5M | $2.2M | 37 |
| 2024 | $989K | $21.1M | $4.4M | 39 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 160 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$10K
Average
$19K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$300K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BLAIR CARTY | TREASURER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | $78K |
| MARLEE SNOWDON | SECRETARY | — |
| PETER D ADAMS | PRESIDENT | — |
| REBECCA B ADAMS | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (160 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $300,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| CITY FABRICK | LONG BEACH, CA | $200,000 | WESTSIDE BARRIER & GREENING | 2024 |
| RESOURCE LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ELINGS PARK FDN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $112,500 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| ELINGS PARK FDN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $112,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $105,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $100,000 | BACK COUNTRY CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| LOS PADRES COUNCIL BSA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $100,000 | BACK COUNTRY CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $70,000 | WILDWOODS | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $60,000 | WILDWOODS | 2023 |
| WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $60,000 | BRIDGE TO NATURE | 2023 |
| LAND TRUST FOR SANTA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $50,000 | STRATEGIC PLAN | 2023 |
| LAND TRUST FOR SANTA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $50,000 | STRATEGIC PLAN | 2024 |
| RM PYLES BOYS CAMP | VALENCIA, CA | $50,000 | PYLES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | 2023 |
| ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION | TUSTIN, CA | $40,000 | DOUBLE R RANCH FOR HOMELESS | 2023 |
| SAGE TRIAL ALLIANCE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $40,000 | PRESERVING NATURE ACCESS | 2023 |
| NATURE TRACK | VACAVILLE, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEUR | CALABASAS, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| HEARTS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION | SAN GABRIEL, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SAGE TRIAL ALLIANCE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $30,000 | PRESERVING NATURE ACCESS | 2024 |
| EAYIKES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| LAND TRUST FOR SANTA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $25,000 | STRATEGIC PLAN | 2021 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | SOUTHERN CA GREEN SCHOOL | 2023 |