Kirk Edwards Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kirk Edwards Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $173,500 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,000 | 1 | $3.1 million |
| 2023 | $173,500 | 11 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 12 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Kirk Edwards 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 Kirk Edwards Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $190,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Rehab Center | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Clay County TX Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Clay County Food Pantry | Social Welfare | $30,000 |
| Edwards Public Library Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| First Dallas Deaf Church | Religious | $19,500 |
| Pathways For Little Feet | Social Welfare | $5,000 |
| The Forge For Families | Social Welfare | $4,000 |
| Star of Hope | Social Welfare | $4,000 |
| Dallas Academy | Educational | $4,000 |
| L G Cigarroa MD Elementary | Educational | $3,000 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | Educational | $3,000 |
| Petrolia High School One Act Play | Travel Expense | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn P Sullivan
- Elizabeth Young
- David J Walch
- Henry Medaris
- Wilson Scaling
- Ann Scaling
- Sharon Fitts
- Wade Bryant
- Jeff Schultz
Questions people ask
Does Kirk Edwards Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kirk Edwards Foundation give?
$190,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Kirk Edwards Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn P Sullivan (President), Elizabeth Young (Secretary), David J Walch (Treasurer) and Henry Medaris (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Kirk Edwards Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.