Edwards Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edwards Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$497,701
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $23,000 | 14 | $472,373 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 16 | $497,701 |
How to apply
Edwards Charitable 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 Edwards Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $18,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $3,650 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Spirit Baseball Program Inc | Charitable gift | $7,000 |
| Spring Branch Family Development | Charitable grant | $4,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Charitable grant | $2,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Teach for America | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg | Educational grant | $1,000 |
| Classroom Central | Educational | $1,000 |
| Gracewood Children at Heart Ministries | Charitable grant | $1,000 |
| Billingsville Elementary School | Educational grant | $850 |
| Yellowstone Park Foundation | Charitable grant | $500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte | Charitable grant | $500 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | Charitable grant | $500 |
| SMU Fund for Scholarships | Educational grant | $500 |
| World Vision Inc | Charitable grant | $350 |
| Christ School | Charitable grant | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret L Edwards
- Debbie L Hance
- Christy L Hall
Questions people ask
Does Edwards Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwards Charitable Foundation give?
$24,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Edwards Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret L Edwards (1st V.p./Secretary), Debbie L Hance (2nd Vice President) and Christy L Hall (2nd Vice President).
What does Edwards Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.