Edgerton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edgerton Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $39,000 and the largest $4.5 million. 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$7.5 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$39,000
- Largest grant$4.5 million
- Assets$163 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.2 million the year before.
49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.4 million | 48 | $156 million |
| 2023 | $7.2 million | 36 | $159 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 45 | $163 million |
How to apply
Edgerton 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 Edgerton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California. It also paid $394,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $6.3 million |
| New York | 8 | $536,875 |
| Georgia | 1 | $78,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $42,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $33,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $78 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | General support of organization mission | $4.5 million |
| International Medical Corps | General support of organization mission | $516,000 |
| National Theater | General support of organization mission | $326,000 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation | General support of organization mission | $250,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | General support of organization mission | $168,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | General support of organization mission | $126,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Co | General support of organization mission | $120,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General support of organization mission | $110,000 |
| Theatre Communications Group | General support of organization mission | $110,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | General support of organization mission | $105,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles | General support of organization mission | $96,000 |
| Alliance Theatre | General support of organization mission | $78,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | General support of organization mission | $78,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General support of organization mission | $72,000 |
| Royal Shakespeare Company | General support of organization mission | $68,000 |
| Center for Early Education | General support of organization mission | $60,000 |
| South Coast Repertory Inc | General support of organization mission | $52,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | General support of organization mission | $51,500 |
| Music Center | General support of organization mission | $50,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy | General support of organization mission | $50,000 |
| Spence-Chapin | General support of organization mission | $50,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | General support of organization mission | $42,000 |
| Occidental College | General support of organization mission | $39,000 |
| Old Vic | General support of organization mission | $36,375 |
| Lacma-La County Museum of Art | General support of organization mission | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood la Inc | General support of organization mission | $35,000 |
| Yale Repertory Theatre | General support of organization mission | $35,000 |
| Two River Theatre Company | General support of organization mission | $33,000 |
| Amazon Aid Foundation | General support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Foxcroft School | General support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Junior League of Los Angeles Inc | General support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Magic Theatre | General support of organization mission | $23,000 |
| 5050 Women on Boards | General support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Alley Theatre | General support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Signature Theater | General support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| The Arboretum | General support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center | General support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Mount Saint Marys College | General support of organization mission | $7,500 |
| Biodiversity Funders Group | General support of organization mission | $5,800 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | General support of organization mission | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradford W Edgerton MD
- Louise D Edgerton
Questions people ask
Does Edgerton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edgerton Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $39,000.
Who runs Edgerton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bradford W Edgerton MD (President, Director) and Louise D Edgerton (Secretary/Treasurer, Director).
What does Edgerton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and international.