Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,340 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$59,340
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $49,409 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $49,409 | 26 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $59,340 | 29 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Irving & Beatrice C Edison 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 Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 21 | $34,810 |
| Illinois | 3 | $21,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $280 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Pet Guardians | Annual gift | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | Patient beds, stretchers - er | $5,000 |
| The Gathering | Annual gift, special campaign | $4,000 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hopital Foundations | Evelyn's house, illumination event, annual gift, siteman cancer center | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Annual contribution | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Helping Strays of Monroe County | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Think Pink Rocks | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Annual contribution | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Annual gift | $500 |
| Sophie's Foundation Inc | Annual gift | $500 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Annual gift | $500 |
| Brown University | Parents annual fund - 1764 society | $280 |
| Community School | Annual gift | $250 |
| Dignity Period | Annual gift | $250 |
| John Burroughs School | Annual gift | $250 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | Annual gift | $250 |
| St Louis County Library Foundation | Annual contribution | $250 |
| The Obama Foundation | Annual gift | $250 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Annual gift, evening in garden | $225 |
| Nine Network of Public Media | Annual gift | $220 |
| St Louis Public Radio | Annual gift | $200 |
| St Louis Public Library | Annual contribution | $120 |
| Audobon Centre at Riverlands | Annual gift | $100 |
| St Louis Zoo Friends Associations | Annual gift | $100 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Annual gift | $95 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Edison
- David Edison
- Marsha Birk
Questions people ask
Does Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation give?
$59,340 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marilyn Edison (President/Treasurer), David Edison (VP -Dir) and Marsha Birk (Secretary).
What does Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and faith communities.