Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $36,500. 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$136,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$36,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,600 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $105,000 | 10 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 14 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $126,600 | 12 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $136,500 | 18 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Margaret Watt Edwards 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 Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 11 | $76,000 |
| Hawaii | 5 | $45,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Hpa behavioral health fund | $36,500 |
| Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources | To support orton-gillingham tutoring | $19,500 |
| Grace Memorial Episcopal Church | General operating support | $18,500 |
| University of the South | Alyson c. Hardin & josephine hardin memorial scholarship | $10,000 |
| Central City Concern | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council DBA Oregon Wild | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Youth Choir | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Webb School | Josephine j. Hardin scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Comprehensive service center fund | $4,500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Animal Aid | General operating support | $3,800 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General operating support | $2,600 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Species recovery & conservation | $2,600 |
| Ceeds of Peace | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bronwen Edwards-Denney
- Cameron Shand Denney
- Colin Beveridge Denney
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation give?
$136,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bronwen Edwards-Denney (Trustee & Executive Secretary), Cameron Shand Denney (Trustee) and Colin Beveridge Denney (Trustee).
What does Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.