Edgemon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edgemon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $275,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$275,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $375,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $375,000 | 54 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $275,000 | 58 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Edgemon Family 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 Edgemon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $114,000 |
| Texas | 34 | $110,000 |
| New York | 7 | $22,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give Well | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Casa de Vida | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Parkinson's Voice Project | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Give Well | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Give Directly | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Elmwood Farms | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Kuluntu Bakery Charity | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Open Dance Project | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School-Monastic Fund | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Texas Tribune | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Native Plant Society of Texas | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Better Block Foundation- Additional | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia - Additional | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Better Block Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Bonton Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Dallas Black Dance Theatre | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Dallas Contemporary | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Dallas Historical Society | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Deep Vellum | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Free Software Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Heritage Oak Cliff | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Knon | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Preservation Dallas | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Pro Publica | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Seti Institute | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Slow Food USA | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Texas Observer | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Texas Trees Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Trinity River Audubon Center | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Twelve Hills Nature Center | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Sea Shepherd | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Operational support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Edgemon
- Karan Edgemon
- Christopher Sean Edgemon
Questions people ask
Does Edgemon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edgemon Family Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Edgemon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy Edgemon (President), Karan Edgemon (Vice President) and Christopher Sean Edgemon (Director).
What does Edgemon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and food and hunger.