Edna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edna Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$381,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $461,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $329,392 | 12 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $461,000 | 11 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $381,000 | 10 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Edna 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 Edna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $235,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General purposes | $150,000 |
| PSC - Partners Seeking A Cure | General purposes | $125,000 |
| Lifebridge North Shore | General purposes | $50,000 |
| First Church Wenham | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Medfield Youth Baseball | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Annisquam Village Church | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge - the Jimmy Fund | General purposes | $500 |
| The ALS Association - Walk to Defeat ALS | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Parry
- Rosalind Parry
Questions people ask
Does Edna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edna Foundation give?
$381,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David C Parry (Trustee) and Rosalind Parry (Trustee).
What does Edna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.