The Edgerley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Edgerley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $35.4 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $13.0 million. 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$35.4 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$13.0 million
- Assets$239 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24.9 million 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 | $24.9 million | 106 | $225 million |
| 2024 | $35.4 million | 101 | $239 million |
How to apply
The Edgerley 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 The Edgerley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 59 | $31.4 million |
| Kansas | 2 | $3.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $260,000 |
| New York | 8 | $194,000 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $62,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $34,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $26,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year Up | Support-general fund | $13.0 million |
| Harvard University | Support-general fund | $7.3 million |
| Kansas State University Foundation | To fund and support the education of leadership studies | $3.0 million |
| Mass General Hospital | Support-general fund | $2.5 million |
| Boston College | Support-general fund | $1.2 million |
| The Boston Foundation | Support-general fund | $1.1 million |
| American Friends of the Royal Foundation | Support-general fund | $1.0 million |
| City Year | Support-general fund | $1.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | Support-general fund | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc | Support-general fund | $500,000 |
| Onegoal | Support-general fund | $500,000 |
| New Profit Inc | Support-general fund | $450,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Support-general fund | $313,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay Inc | Support-general fund | $300,000 |
| Centerline Liberties | Support-general fund | $250,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village Inc | Support-general fund | $250,000 |
| Ahearn Fund | Support-general fund | $200,000 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | Support-general fund | $110,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Mfa Fund) | Support-general fund | $109,000 |
| Catholic Schools (Inner City Scholarship Fund) | Support-general fund | $100,000 |
| Economic Mobility Pathways | Support-general fund | $100,000 |
| Embrace Boston | Support-general fund | $100,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Support-general fund | $100,000 |
| The Baseball Inc | Support-general fund | $100,000 |
| Youth Villages | Support-general fund | $100,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation | Support-general fund | $75,000 |
| Corey C Griffin Foundation | Support-general fund | $75,000 |
| Salt Lick Incubator | Support-general fund | $75,000 |
| BPS Foundation | Support-general fund | $50,000 |
| Initiative for Competitive Inner City | Support-general fund | $50,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | Support-general fund | $50,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Support-general fund | $50,000 |
| New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc | Support-general fund | $30,000 |
| St Sava Church | Support-general fund | $30,000 |
| Fabnewport | Support-general fund | $29,000 |
| Brigham and Womens | Support-general fund | $25,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network | Support-general fund | $25,000 |
| Hack Diversity | Support-general fund | $25,000 |
| Squashbusters Inc | Support-general fund | $25,000 |
| The Carter Center | Support-general fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Edgerley
- Sandra Edgerley
Questions people ask
Does The Edgerley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Edgerley Family Foundation give?
$35.4 million in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Edgerley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Edgerley (Trustee) and Sandra Edgerley (Trustee).
What does The Edgerley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.