The S Adam Schloss Foundation focuses its giving on Alabama-based cultural institutions, backing public media and performing arts organizations. It tends to make a small number of relatively large grants to statewide or regional organizations that provide arts and media programming to Alabama communities. Recipients include public television and major performing-arts organizations, and the foundation shows a willingness to support repeat grantees.
Concentrated, small portfolio of relatively large grants; repeat funding to at least one core grantee (Alabama Public TV) with multi-thousand-dollar gifts to established cultural institutions.
Notable grantees: Alabama Public TV, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Alabama Symphony Orchestra
The S Adam Schloss Foundation Inc C/o S Adam Schloss President has given repeated, sizable support to Alabama arts and public-media institutions, with Alabama Shakespeare Festival receiving the largest recent grant at $25,000 in 2025. Across the recent grant list, the foundation’s pattern is clear: it backs organizations that deliver statewide or regional cultural programming in Alabama, often returning to the same recipients over multiple years. Alabama Public Tv, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival all appear more than once, which points to ongoing support rather than one-time awards. The foundation’s grants also reach beyond the performing arts into institutions that serve broader community needs. River Region United Way, Central Alabama Community Fdn, and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts are all recent recipients, showing that the portfolio includes both cultural and civic organizations. Grants are generally directed to Alabama-based public charities and appear in amounts that can be modest or substantial depending on the recipient and year. The recurring pattern suggests a funder that favors established organizations with visible public-facing work and long-running local presence.
In public broadcasting, the foundation gave Alabama Public Tv $20,000 in 2025 and $20,000 in 2023, along with $10,000 in 2024. That repeated support aligns with its broader interest in statewide media programming. The performing-arts side is equally consistent. Alabama Symphony Orchestra received $20,000 in 2025, after $15,000 grants in 2024 and 2023. Alabama Shakespeare Festival received $25,000 in 2025 and $12,500 in both 2024 and 2023, showing a multi-year relationship. The foundation also funds community-serving organizations in central Alabama. Recent grants include $15,000 to River Region United Way in 2025, $10,000 to Heart of Alabama Food Bank in 2025, and $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region in 2025.
Typical grants cluster around smaller awards, with a p25 of $750, a median of $1,000, and a p75 of $5,000. The recent list also shows a narrower set of larger gifts at $10,000, $15,000, $20,000, and $25,000, suggesting selective support for a few established recipients. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Alabama Public Tv, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, River Region United Way, American Red Cross, and Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments, so its giving is structured as grant support to organizations.
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Most grants fall between $750 and $5K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$750
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Grants are overwhelmingly Alabama-centered: 78% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Alabama is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipients are concentrated in Montgomery and Birmingham, with additional grants to Gadsden. Examples include Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, Alabama Public Tv in Birmingham, and Gadsden State Cardinal Fdn in Gadsden. All recorded recipient-country grants are in the US.
Its recent grants support Alabama public broadcasting, performing arts, and community-serving nonprofits. Alabama Public Tv, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival appear alongside River Region United Way, Heart of Alabama Food Bank, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Region.
Yes. Alabama Public Tv appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Alabama Symphony Orchestra appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Alabama Shakespeare Festival appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. River Region United Way and American Red Cross also recur across multiple years.
The distribution is small-to-moderate overall, with a p25 of $750, a median of $1,000, and a p75 of $5,000. The recent list also includes larger, selective awards at $10,000, $15,000, $20,000, and $25,000.
Most grants go to Alabama recipients. Alabama is the top state by grant count, and 78% of grants go to recipients in Alabama. Recent recipient cities include Montgomery, Birmingham, and Gadsden.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL | MONTGOMERY, AL | $25,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| ALABAMA PUBLIC TV | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| RIVER REGION UNITED WAY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $15,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FDN | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| JOY TO LIFE FOUNDATION | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MONTGOMERY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| HEART OF ALABAMA FOOD BANK | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE RIVER REGION | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| FRIENDSHIP MISSION | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| JOHN KNOX MANOR INC II | MONTGOMERY, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MONTGOMERY AREA COUNCIL ON AGING | MONTGOMERY, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA-TUKABATCHEE COUNCIL | MONTGOMERY, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| TEMPLE BETH OR--KAHL MONTGOMERY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| UNIV SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOAH FDN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| THE MONTGOMERY ACADEMY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $3,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $3,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MONTGOMERY AREA NONTRADITIONAL EQUESTRIANS | PIKE RD, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MONTGOMERY HUMANE SOCIETY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| JACKSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| RESPITE FOR ALL FDN | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| HUNTINGDON COLLEGE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| TROY PUBLIC RADIO | TROY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| THE SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| UTD METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME-EMBRACE ALABAMA KIDS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| YMCA OF GREATER MONTGOMERY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| CANCER WELLNESS FDN OF CENTRAL | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| LANDMARKS FDN OF MONTGOMERY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| CHILD PROTECT | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| VALIANT CROSS ACADEMY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| VOICES FOR ALABAMAS CHILDREN | MONTGOMERY, AL | $2,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| OZANAM CHARITABLE PHARMACY | MOBILE, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MEDICAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| SERVICE DOGS OF ALABAMA | HOPE HULL, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| OLD CLOVERDALE ASSOCIATION | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION | HOOVER, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $1,000 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MONTGOMERY, AL | $500 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
| PIKE ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | PIKE RD, AL | $55 | 2026 | 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES |
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
$25,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
ALABAMA PUBLIC TV
$20,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$20,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
RIVER REGION UNITED WAY
$15,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FDN
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
JOY TO LIFE FOUNDATION
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MONTGOMERY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
HEART OF ALABAMA FOOD BANK
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE RIVER REGION
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
FRIENDSHIP MISSION
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$10,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
JOHN KNOX MANOR INC II
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MONTGOMERY AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA-TUKABATCHEE COUNCIL
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
TEMPLE BETH OR--KAHL MONTGOMERY
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
UNIV SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOAH FDN
$5,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
$3,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
THE MONTGOMERY ACADEMY
$3,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
$3,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MONTGOMERY AREA NONTRADITIONAL EQUESTRIANS
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MONTGOMERY HUMANE SOCIETY
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
JACKSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
RESPITE FOR ALL FDN
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
HUNTINGDON COLLEGE
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
TROY PUBLIC RADIO
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
THE SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
UTD METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME-EMBRACE ALABAMA KIDS
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
YMCA OF GREATER MONTGOMERY
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
CANCER WELLNESS FDN OF CENTRAL
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
LANDMARKS FDN OF MONTGOMERY
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
CHILD PROTECT
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
VALIANT CROSS ACADEMY
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
VOICES FOR ALABAMAS CHILDREN
$2,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
OZANAM CHARITABLE PHARMACY
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MEDICAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
SERVICE DOGS OF ALABAMA
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
OLD CLOVERDALE ASSOCIATION
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
$1,000501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$500501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES
PIKE ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
$55501 (C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSES