Ekedahl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ekedahl Foundation is a private foundation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $325,000. 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$365,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$12,707
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $77,724 | 8 | $67,456 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 6 | $62,780 |
| 2025 | $365,000 | 5 | $12,707 |
How to apply
Ekedahl 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 Ekedahl Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | $365,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Matters | Medical | $325,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Medical | $20,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Community | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head | Community | $5,000 |
| The Children's Center | Educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Patricia Ekedahl
- David D Ekedahl
- Boys Arnold Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Ekedahl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ekedahl Foundation give?
$365,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ekedahl Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists E Patricia Ekedahl (Director), David D Ekedahl (Director) and Boys Arnold Trust Company (Agent).
What does Ekedahl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.