Ada Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366132046 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Ada Foundation has awarded $2.4M across 41 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Dental Association. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Ada Foundation funds
Ada Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Dental Association PUBLIC SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $658K | 2022 |
| American Dental Association PUBLIC SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $577K | 2020 |
| Ada Science and Research Institute LLC PUBLIC SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $333K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Ada Foundation
Ada Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at adafoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Ada Foundation
- Does Ada Foundation accept grant applications?
- Ada Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Ada Foundation fund?
- Ada Foundation's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include American Dental Association, Ada Science and Research Institute LLC. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ada Foundation give in grants?
- Ada Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.4M over 41 grants.
- Where is Ada Foundation located?
- Ada Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366132046.
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