Ed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ed Foundation is a private foundation in Johnson City, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$118 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 19 | $83.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 19 | $96.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 20 | $118 million |
How to apply
Ed 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 Ed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Texas | 7 | $1.1 million |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donorstrust | General support | $1.0 million |
| Acton Academy | General support | $780,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Acton Institute for the Study of Religion | General support | $100,000 |
| Dripping Springs Community Mission Partnership Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ufm Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Heartgift Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Parks & Wildlife Foundation of Texas Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Tennant Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Methuselah Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Empowered Minds Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| Gazelle Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Refugee Collective | General support | $25,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | General support | $15,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | General support | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Civil Society | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Sandefer
- Laura Sandefer
- Juan Bonifasi
Questions people ask
Does Ed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ed Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Ed Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff Sandefer (President), Laura Sandefer (Secretary & Director) and Juan Bonifasi (Director).
What does Ed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.