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Private Foundation
ADOPTION IS AN OPTION
ADOPTION IS AN OPTION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in HOUSTON, TX. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.6M, expenses of $860K, total assets of $7.2M. Imperigo tracks 16 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $261K.
EIN: 853356833
HOUSTON, TX
Adult & Child Matching Programs
NTEE: O30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.6M
Total Expenses$860K
Total Assets$7.2M
Grants Given16
Grant Total$261K
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Given
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION
GENERAL SUPPORT
$34,000
BRAVE LOVE
GENERAL SUPPORT
$32,500
NEW LIFE ADOPTION
GENERAL SUPPORT
$12,080
HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,362
US PASTORS COUNCIL
GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,000
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Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
Cynthia Seligmann
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Debra M Tengler
DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
John Knox Jr
DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT
Stephen Knox
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Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $860K | $7.2M |
| 2024 | $677K | $1.1M | $6.5M |
| 2023 | $333K | $433K | $6.9M |
| 2022 | $109K | $725K | $7.0M |
| 2020 | $8.9M | $41K | $5.0M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $8.9M to $1.6M (-82%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.2M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CA, TN, TX, VA.
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