Edgemer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Edgemer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
57% 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 | $1.5 million | 18 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 35 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Edgemer Foundation Inc 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 Edgemer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 29 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General contribution | $500,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | General contribution | $273,250 |
| Nagen Project | General contribution | $250,000 |
| Lafayette College | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | General contribution | $55,000 |
| CT Mirror | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra | General contribution | $50,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Greater Hartford | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Rob the Drummer Educational Programs Inc | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center Greater Hartford | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Bard Graduate Center | General contribution | $20,000 |
| The Uconn Foundation Inc | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Hartford Stage | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Chabad House | General contribution | $11,500 |
| Charter Oak Boxing Academy | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Grace Academy | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Voices of Hope | General contribution | $5,400 |
| Foodshare | General contribution | $5,000 |
| House of Bread | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Company | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin College | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Science Center | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Gaylord Hospital | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | General contribution | $1,800 |
| Real Art Ways | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Hartford Chorale Inc | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History Fka Connecticut Historical Societ | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda H Roth
- David M Roth
- David W Horvitz
Questions people ask
Does Edgemer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edgemer Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Edgemer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda H Roth (Director), David M Roth (Director) and David W Horvitz (Director).
What does Edgemer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.