Noland Edwards Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Noland Edwards Family Foundation is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$270,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $160,000 | 5 | $0 |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 6 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 8 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Noland Edwards Family Foundation 11832 Rock Landing Dr, Ste 106, Newport News, VA 23606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 240-5650 |
| What to submit | Financial statements |
| Restrictions | Foundation makes contributions to donees as determined by the trustees. There is no formal application process. |
What Noland Edwards Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| New York | 3 | $70,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University Educational Foundation | Visual arts center | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Women in Arts | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Pratt Institute | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Virginia Museum Fine Arts | General operating support | $50,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Save Venice Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Magnum Cultural Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Noland Edwards
- Richard Augustus Edwards
- Christine Edwards
- Martha Augusta Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Noland Edwards Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Noland Edwards Family Foundation give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Noland Edwards Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Noland Edwards (Chairman), Richard Augustus Edwards (Pres & Sec), Christine Edwards (Trustee) and Martha Augusta Edwards (Trustee).
What does Noland Edwards Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.