Charles Edison Fund
Accepts applications
Charles Edison Fund is a private foundation in Newark, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $933,675 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $933,675 and the largest $933,675. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$933,675
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$933,675
- Largest grant$933,675
- Assets$18.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $851,330 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $661,440 | 1 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $851,330 | 1 | $18.8 million |
| 2025 | $933,675 | 1 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr John Keegan One River Front Plaza 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102-5401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 648-0500 |
| What to submit | No restrictions |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $933,675 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $933,675 |
Officers and trustees
- J Keegan
- L Lalicata
- Wade Knowles
- Jennifer Gonring Alpin
- Jack Howley
- J O'Shea
- T Ungerland
- George Keegan
Questions people ask
Does Charles Edison Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles Edison Fund give?
$933,675 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $933,675.
Who runs Charles Edison Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists J Keegan (Pres. TREA. TRT), L Lalicata (Curator), Wade Knowles (Trustee/Comm) and Jennifer Gonring Alpin (Trustee/Comm) among 8 officers and trustees.