Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Red Lodge, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $155,358. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$155,358
- Assets$31.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
32% 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 | $1.3 million | 51 | $28.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 63 | $31.3 million |
How to apply
Op & We Edwards 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 38 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 8 | $267,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $105,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $41,700 |
| Arizona | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $23,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $18,900 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $18,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | Philanthropic purpose | $155,358 |
| Meals on Wheels of Northern Ky and Southwest Oh | Philanthropic purpose | $84,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation | Philanthropic purpose | $70,000 |
| Leipsic United Methodist Church | Philanthropic purpose | $61,800 |
| Florence Crittenton Home & Services | Philanthropic purpose | $53,180 |
| Mahchiminahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization | Philanthropic purpose | $50,000 |
| Peces | Philanthropic purpose | $50,000 |
| Trust Montana | Philanthropic purpose | $45,000 |
| Moutain Bluebells | Philanthropic purpose | $41,000 |
| Vermont Community Loan Fund | Philanthropic purpose | $40,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Philanthropic purpose | $40,000 |
| Asbury University | Philanthropic purpose | $37,900 |
| Life Enriching Communities Foundation | Philanthropic purpose | $37,900 |
| The United Methodist Church West Ohio Conference | Philanthropic purpose | $37,900 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County | Philanthropic purpose | $36,000 |
| Montana Pediatrics | Philanthropic purpose | $35,000 |
| Young Families Early Head Start | Philanthropic purpose | $35,000 |
| Friendship House | Philanthropic purpose | $30,000 |
| Home Resource | Philanthropic purpose | $30,000 |
| Hopa Mountain | Philanthropic purpose | $30,000 |
| Let's Grow Kids | Philanthropic purpose | $30,000 |
| ACLU of Montana | Philanthropic purpose | $30,000 |
| Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation | Philanthropic purpose | $30,000 |
| Montana Community Foundation | Philanthropic purpose | $29,025 |
| Vamos Inc | Philanthropic purpose | $25,000 |
| Winnett Aces | Philanthropic purpose | $25,000 |
| Bear | Philanthropic purpose | $23,500 |
| Arlee Community Development Corporation | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| Child Care Connection | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| Code Girls United | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| Thrive | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| Rbhi | Philanthropic purpose | $20,000 |
| Montana Nonprofit Association | Philanthropic purpose | $19,000 |
| Leipsic Local School District | Philanthropic purpose | $18,900 |
| Starr Commonwealth School | Philanthropic purpose | $18,900 |
| The Salvation Army | Philanthropic purpose | $18,900 |
| Piney Woods School | Philanthropic purpose | $18,900 |
| Seventh Generation Fund | Philanthropic purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jo Ann Eder
- Gisela Gamper
- Mark D Eder
- Christopher E Gamper
- Jessica Dunbar
- Yogeeta Gamper
- Maya Tillo
Questions people ask
Does Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jo Ann Eder (Treasurer), Gisela Gamper (Director), Mark D Eder (President) and Christopher E Gamper (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and education.