Edwardson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edwardson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Grande, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.7 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.7 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$80.8 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 53 | $88.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 46 | $85.1 million |
| 2025 | $5.7 million | 60 | $80.8 million |
How to apply
Edwardson Family 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 Edwardson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $3.9 million |
| Florida | 12 | $644,250 |
| Idaho | 1 | $312,500 |
| New York | 3 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival | General operations | $1.5 million |
| University of Chicago | General operations | $555,000 |
| Advance Illinois | General operations | $340,343 |
| Family Promise of the Palouse | General operations | $312,500 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | General operations | $265,000 |
| Boca Grande Community | General operations | $250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $250,000 |
| Inter Varsity Christian Foundation | General operations | $250,000 |
| Opportunity International | General operations | $250,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General operations | $250,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $225,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | General operations | $200,000 |
| Better Government Association | General operations | $100,000 |
| Chicago Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America | General operations | $50,000 |
| Coach House Solutions | General operations | $50,000 |
| Learn Charter School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | General operations | $50,000 |
| WTTW | General operations | $50,000 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Catholic Extension | General operations | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $25,000 |
| Erica's Lighthouse | General operations | $25,000 |
| Faraja Fund Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Gicia | General operations | $25,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | General operations | $25,000 |
| Latino Policy Institute | General operations | $25,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | General operations | $25,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | General operations | $25,000 |
| Boca Grande Women's Club | General operations | $24,000 |
| Dysphonia International | General operations | $20,000 |
| Writer's Theatre | General operations | $20,000 |
| Island School Foundation | General operations | $17,750 |
| Impact Global | General operations | $15,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | General operations | $15,000 |
| Madonna Mission | General operations | $15,000 |
| Evans Scholars | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Edwardson
Questions people ask
Does Edwardson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwardson Family Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Edwardson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Edwardson (Trustee).
What does Edwardson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.