Adirondack Foundation
Lake Placid, New York · EIN 161535724 · Private foundation
Based in Lake Placid, New York, Adirondack Foundation has awarded $26.4M across 1,354 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (alca). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Adirondack Foundation funds
Adirondack Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (alca) FOR THE ALCA BUILDING FUND | Blue Mountain Lake, NY | $425K | 2025 |
| Adirondack Experience FROM NANCY TOWARDS CURRENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Blue Mountain Lake, NY | $250K | 2025 |
| Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy FOR SUPPORT OF THE FOLLENSBY POND PRESERVE GIFT TO MATCH THE NYSDEC EASEMENTS AND PAYMENTS | Keene Valley, NY | $250K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Adirondack Foundation
Adirondack 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 adirondackfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Adirondack Foundation
- Does Adirondack Foundation accept grant applications?
- Adirondack 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 Adirondack Foundation fund?
- Adirondack Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (alca), Adirondack Experience, Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Adirondack Foundation give in grants?
- Adirondack Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.4M over 1,354 grants.
- Where is Adirondack Foundation located?
- Adirondack Foundation is based in Lake Placid, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 161535724.
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