Edris Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edris Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $115,000 and the largest $180,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$115,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$47.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 19 | $38.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 21 | $46.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 20 | $47.1 million |
How to apply
Edris Charitable 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 Edris Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 5 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $170,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $135,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbors Link Corp | General & Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | General & Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | General & Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $135,000 |
| Green Forests Work Inc | General & Unrestricted | $135,000 |
| Tada Theatre and Dance Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| NJ Leep Inc | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| St Joseph Social Service Center | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| We Act Environmental Justice Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Land to Learn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ecological Citizens Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Climate Psychology Alliance North America LTD | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| El Primer Paso LTD | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| NJ Leep Inc | One-to-one challenge FUND | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Social Service Center | one-to-one challenge FUND | $25,000 |
| Life After Hate Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Hampel
- Susan Kassouf
Questions people ask
Does Edris Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edris Charitable Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $115,000.
Who runs Edris Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Hampel (Treas, VP) and Susan Kassouf (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Edris Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and human services.