Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $633,172 the year before.
27% 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 | $633,172 | 36 | $23.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 41 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Julian I & Hope R Edison 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 Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 31 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 6 | $235,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $20,350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University St Louis | Support of university library | $1.0 million |
| Temple Israel | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | General operating support | $187,014 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Support needy families | $100,000 |
| Hillel at Binghampton | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Association Serving the Aging | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $60,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General operating support | $50,000 |
| VNS Health of New York | General operating support | $50,000 |
| St Louis Psychoanalytic Institute | General operating support | $40,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum Foundation | General operating support and print fund | $25,025 |
| St Louis Public Radio | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Operation Food Search | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Louis County Library | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Louis Public Library | Support literacy and after-school programs | $20,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General operating support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Brandeis University | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Radio Arts Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry | General operating support | $10,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| John Burroughs School | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Congregation Temple Israel | General operating support | $6,089 |
| Washintgon University Library | General operating support | $5,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General operating support | $5,000 |
| River City Journalism Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Chamber Music Society of St Louis | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Community School St Louis | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Opera Theatre St Louis | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Center for Jewish Studies | Jewish education | $250 |
| St Louis Jewish Film Festival | General operating support | $200 |
| St Louis Jewish Light | General operating support | $200 |
| Beaver County Day School | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Hope R Edison
- Charles A Lowenhaupt
- Carolyn M Ohlsen
Questions people ask
Does Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Hope R Edison (President, Treasurer, and Secretary), Charles A Lowenhaupt (Deputy Director) and Carolyn M Ohlsen (Deputy Director).
What does Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.