M J Edwards Foundation
Accepts applications
M J Edwards Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,550 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12,550
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$250,395
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,529 the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,529 | 8 | $224,732 |
| 2024 | $12,550 | 8 | $250,395 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jesse H Turner Jr 3385 Airways Blvd Suite 229, Memphis, TN 38116-3867 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 527-7268 |
| What to submit | Evidence of tax exemption |
What M J Edwards Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $12,550 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Ministries More | Religious mission | $2,000 |
| Hills Chapel Church | Religious mission | $2,000 |
| A Maceo Walker School | Educ programs | $1,500 |
| Breath of Life Prep Acad | Educ programs | $1,500 |
| Dunbar Elementary School | Educ programs | $1,500 |
| Beulah Baptist Church | Religious mission | $1,400 |
| Mt Gilliam Bapt Church | Religious mission | $1,400 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jesse H Turner Jr
- Christy M Turner
Questions people ask
Does M J Edwards Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does M J Edwards Foundation give?
$12,550 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs M J Edwards Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jesse H Turner Jr (Trustee) and Christy M Turner (Cust of Contrib).
What does M J Edwards Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.