Edelson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Edelson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $8,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $83,500 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $97,500 | 28 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 23 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Edelson 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 Edelson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $30,000 |
| New York | 5 | $20,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $14,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Exempt function | $8,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Peta | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| ACLU | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Global Sanctuary for Elephants | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Gorilla Foundation | Exempt function | $4,500 |
| Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge | Exempt function | $4,500 |
| Tiger Haven | Exempt function | $4,500 |
| ASPCA | Exempt function | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Exempt function | $4,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Four Corners Equine Rescue | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservatory | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Noah's Rest | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Safe Humane Chicago | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Equine Advocates | Exempt function | $2,500 |
| Best Friends | Exempt function | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roberta Edelson
Questions people ask
Does Edelson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edelson Foundation Inc give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Edelson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Roberta Edelson (President).
What does Edelson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.