Abide Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Abide Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,100 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$250,100
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,500 the year before.
21% 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 | $362,694 | 15 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $208,500 | 16 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $250,100 | 15 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Abide 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 Abide Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $228,700 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,900 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Rain | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Gilman School | Annual fund / scholarship | $60,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection | Donation 7/1/25 - 6/30/26 | $25,500 |
| Boys Latin School of Maryland | Operational support | $22,900 |
| Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America | 2025 book donation | $10,500 |
| Cure International | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Intervarsityusa Office | Adam fletcher support 9/24 - 9/25 | $5,000 |
| Living Stones International Fka New Service 2000 | Alliance church donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship gift - pay utilities/rent | $5,000 |
| Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) | Operational support-charlie k | $4,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Operational support | $2,500 |
| First Fruits Farm | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Leading the Way | Operational support | $1,900 |
| Youth With A Mission (Ywam) Kona U | Operational support | $500 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Thanksgiving food drive | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles C Edwards II MD
- Ann B Edwards
- James Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Abide Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abide Foundation Inc give?
$250,100 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Abide Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles C Edwards II MD (President/Director), Ann B Edwards (Treasurer) and James Edwards (Secretary).
What does Abide Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.