Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,200 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$44,200
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$702,083
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,700 the year before.
8% 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 | $45,200 | 12 | $655,369 |
| 2024 | $45,700 | 13 | $658,331 |
| 2025 | $44,200 | 12 | $702,083 |
How to apply
Elizabeth McCarty Edwards 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 Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 4 | $24,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,700 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission First | Evangelical purposes | $20,000 |
| Mission to the World | Evangelical purposes | $4,200 |
| Equipping Leaders International | Evangelical purposes | $3,000 |
| Children of Abraham | Evangelical purposes | $2,500 |
| Cru | Evangelical purposes | $2,500 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | Evangelical purposes | $2,500 |
| Global Service Network | Evangelical purposes | $2,500 |
| International Messengers | Evangelical purposes | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | Evangelical purposes | $2,000 |
| Ruf | Evangelical purposes | $1,500 |
| Friends of Alcoholics | Evangelical purposes | $1,000 |
| All Things New Ministry | Evangelical purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth McCarty Edwards
- William Raynor Edwards
- Stephen McCarty Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation give?
$44,200 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth McCarty Edwards (Chairman), William Raynor Edwards (Vice-Chairman) and Stephen McCarty Edwards (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.