Edison Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edison Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $176,800 | 22 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 22 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 28 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Edison 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 Edison Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 26 | $168,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Annual gift | $17,500 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital - Evelyn's House | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Ctr | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| International Institute of St Louis | Aid refugee families from afghanistan | $5,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Missouri History Museum | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Nine Network of Public Media | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Paraquad | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Parents As Teachers | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Siteman Cancer Center | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Arc | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | Wildcare institute's center for conservation in madagascar | $5,000 |
| The Muny | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Washington University Edison Theatre | Annual gift | $2,500 |
| Helping Strays of Monroe County | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Clayton Community Foundation | Annual gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Newman
- Hope Edison
- Steven L Finerty
- Marilyn S Edison
Questions people ask
Does Edison Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edison Family Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edison Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Newman (Pres, Sec & Dir), Hope Edison (V.P. & Dir), Steven L Finerty (Treas & Dir) and Marilyn S Edison (V.P. & Dir).
What does Edison Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.