Eden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eden Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $811,946. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$811,946
- Assets$0
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $714,085 the year before.
38% 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 | $714,085 | 69 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 65 | $0 |
How to apply
Eden 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 Eden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $811,946 |
| Tennessee | 64 | $398,850 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Libby and Moshe Werthan Daf | Unrestricted | $811,946 |
| Akiva School | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Vumc Office of Development | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pef Endowment Funds | Unrestricted | $32,300 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sherith Israel | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Van Chabad | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Unrestricted | $17,200 |
| Nashville Holocaust Memorial | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| One Step School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| West End Synagogue | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fifty Forward | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Akiva School | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Lekel Israel | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Chabad at Vanderbilt | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Frist Art Museum | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Girls of Alameda County | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Noam Shabbat | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Braver Angels | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| A School | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| American Joint Distribution Comm | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Honest Reporting | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Report Inc | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Age Well | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Greater Lovell Land Trust | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris Werthan
- Libby Werthan
- Jeremy Werthan
- Michael Werthan
- Melissa Werthan
- Nancy Werthan
Questions people ask
Does Eden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eden Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Eden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Morris Werthan (Trustee), Libby Werthan (Trustee), Jeremy Werthan (Trustee) and Michael Werthan (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Eden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.