Edwards Mother Earth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edwards Mother Earth Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $425,394. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$425,394
- Assets$42.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
45% 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 | $1.7 million | 74 | $41.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 50 | $42.0 million |
How to apply
Edwards Mother Earth 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 Edwards Mother Earth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $822,689 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $450,323 |
| New York | 3 | $403,000 |
| Washington | 11 | $90,500 |
| Oregon | 8 | $69,200 |
| California | 7 | $34,550 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $12,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | agroforestry technical assistance for forest farming, alley cropping, and silvopasture | $425,394 |
| Cooperative Extension Association in the State of | the adoption of agroforestry-based chestnut and hazelnut cultivation in New York State | $400,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Propagate Ventures | $400,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit | Catalyzing the Next Phase of Agroforestry - Building upon Proven Programs to Rapidly Expand Application, Enhance Ecosystem Services, and Advance Regional Justice - Continuation | $397,295 |
| Rodale Institute | Pacific Northwest Organic Center - Intercropping and Silvopasturing with Hazelnuts and Sheep | $50,323 |
| Agroforestry Northwest | Accelerating Agroforestry in the Pacific Northwest | $50,000 |
| Ecotrust | the Indigenous Agroforestry Network | $50,000 |
| Spring of Evolution Inc | West Den Habitat Restoration Project | $24,000 |
| Whiteswan Environmental We | Xaxe Tenew Sacred Land Society | $12,000 |
| Tilth Alliance | Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands | $10,000 |
| Common Power Future | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Duwamish Tribal Services | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Artist Mentorship Program | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Idaho Policy Institute fund | $5,000 |
| Seeed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spring of Evolution Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Film Action Oregon | General & Unrestricted | $4,100 |
| Peace in Schools | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Weshine Welcoming Empowering Safe Habitation Initi | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Bryants Bridge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cofan Survival Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wild Projects | We Are Water organization project detailing the influence of global climate disruption on the domestic water supply of Californians | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Human Movement Studies Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation | the Y.E.S. program | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Keep Knoxville Beautiful Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Trees Knoxville | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | To support food deliveries to Gaza | $2,000 |
| Childsafe Colorado Inc | ChildSafe | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Ride to End ALZ New England | $1,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gather Make Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Population Connection | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Duwamish Alive Coalition | $1,000 |
| The Williams Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Megan Allen
- Scott Baker
- Andrew M Bell
- Deborah Bell
- Johanna M Bell
- Otis Bell
- Penelope Bell
- Bryce Edwards
- Tawny Keene
- Kelsey Reinertson
- John Ryan
- Sutter Wehmeier
Questions people ask
Does Edwards Mother Earth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwards Mother Earth Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Edwards Mother Earth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Megan Allen (Dir), Scott Baker (Dir), Andrew M Bell (Pres, DIR) and Deborah Bell (Dir) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Edwards Mother Earth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.