William & Joan Edmonds Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William & Joan Edmonds Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $153,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$153,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 1 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 12 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
William & Joan Edmonds Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What William & Joan Edmonds Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $70,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $38,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $23,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Episcopal Mission | General operating | $70,000 |
| Independent Presbyterian Church | General operating | $23,000 |
| Habitat for Neighborhood Business | General operating | $13,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $5,000 |
| John Burroughs School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ready Readers | General operating | $5,000 |
| New City School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Kirkwood by the River | General operating | $5,000 |
| Glen Echo Historic District Preservation Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Special Equestrians | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Morris Edmonds
- Brysoin Glass Edmonds
Questions people ask
Does William & Joan Edmonds Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Joan Edmonds Foundation give?
$153,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William & Joan Edmonds Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry Morris Edmonds (Pres) and Brysoin Glass Edmonds (V Pres).
What does William & Joan Edmonds Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.