Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 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$56,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $103,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,000 | 4 | $894,490 |
| 2024 | $103,000 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Edson III and Tracy Bridges 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 Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3 | $36,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,500 |
| Idaho | 2 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart | General operations | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Athletics | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers' Conference | General operations | $8,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | General operations | $6,500 |
| Community Alliance | General operations | $5,000 |
| Community Library Association Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Shalom Project Inc | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edson L Bridges III
- Tracy T Bridges
- Edson L Bridges IV
- Taylor K Bridges
- Mary E Bridges
Questions people ask
Does Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edson L Bridges III (Director, President), Tracy T Bridges (Director, Vice President), Edson L Bridges IV (Director) and Taylor K Bridges (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Edson III and Tracy Bridges Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.