Edwards Family CJLJ Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edwards Family CJLJ Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $174,888 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$174,888
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $143,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $143,500 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $174,888 | 18 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Edwards Family CJLJ 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 Family CJLJ Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $139,888 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | Funding for scholarship programs for the education and training of clinicians, scientists, and other health care providers. Geared toward research, patient care, and community health care. | $60,000 |
| Lake Forest Presbyterian Church | Donation - supporting the mission of the organization; the mission is to send well-equipped disciples of jesus into the world and nurturing a community of faith working through love. | $26,638 |
| Rush Anchor Cross | Donation - supporting rush university mission. | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland | Donation | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boysgirls Club | Donation - supporting boys & girls club that motivates kids to positively develop and graduate from high school. Their mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $3,000 |
| Davidson College | Donation - athletic fund student and programs support. | $3,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Foundation | Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society's most vulnerable citizens, misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them, yet cannot provide it at home. | $3,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Donation - our mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning and to develop in them a love of reading and writing. We believe that all children deserve to reach their intellectual potential. | $3,000 |
| St Simons Land Trust | Donation - support organization st simons island land and environment. | $3,000 |
| St Simons Presbyterian Church | Donation | $3,000 |
| Glasa | Donation - athletic support organization. | $2,500 |
| Pads Lake County | Donation - support organization reducing homelessness. | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Donation - educational institution prek-8. | $2,000 |
| Community for Coastal Ga | Donation - supporting coastal regional and regional planning, coordinating local gov and providing services for seniors across coastal georgia. Multi county agency planning for 10 counties covering development. Aging services and regional growth. | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Cit Fdn | Donation - to lf senior citizens foundation for their mission to create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and needs of senior citizens, to support the activities and facilities of dickinson hall, the senior center serving lake forest and lake bluff and to provide material and financial support to the lake forest-lake bluff senior resources commission to foster independence, engagement and continued personal growth of older adults in our community with particular emphasis on fostering independence. | $1,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Donation - supporting homeless women. | $1,000 |
| SSPC Angel Tree Fund | Donation - supporting the salvation army angel tree program helping provide christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine A Edwards
- John H Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Edwards Family CJLJ Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwards Family CJLJ Foundation give?
$174,888 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Edwards Family CJLJ Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine A Edwards (President) and John H Edwards (Sec/Treas).
What does Edwards Family CJLJ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.