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Charles Edison Fund is a private corporation based in NEWARK, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1952. It holds total assets of $11.1M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have decreased from $15M in 2011 to $11.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Teaching kits program - since inception - 70,000 kits distributed, 30 million students, 82 experiments, grades 2 through 9. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Charles Edison Fund has made 2 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $727K. The foundation has distributed between $661K and $793K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $661K to $793K, with an average award of $727K. Grant recipients are concentrated in New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Teaching kits program - since inception - 70,000 kits distributed, 30 million students, 82 experiments, grades 2 through 9
Artifacts and museums - 57 museums, over 8,300 artifacts
For a more detailed description for all the direct charitable activities see attached summary
Teaching kits program - since inception - 70,000 kits distributed, 30 million students, 82 experiments, grades 2 through 9. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ.
Charles Edison Fund has distributed a total of $1.5M across 2 grants. The median grant size is $727K, with an average of $727K. Individual grants have ranged from $661K to $793K.
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Charles Edison Fund is headquartered in NEWARK, NJ.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Keegan | Pres. TREA. TRT | $223K | $99K | $322K |
| L Lalicata | CURATOR | $115K | $46K | $161K |
| T Ungerland | (3)Chair-Truste | $55K | $5K | $60K |
| J Schullinger | Trtee CO CHAIR | $46K | $0 | $46K |
| J O'Shea | Trustee/Chair | $39K | $0 | $39K |
| George Keegan | Trustee/CONSULT | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| T Smoot | Trustee/Comm | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Wade Knowles | Trustee/Comm | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Jack Howley | Trustee | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Jennifer Gonring Alpin | Trustee/Comm | $14K | $0 | $14K |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$11.8M
Fair Market Value
$17.3M
Net Worth
$11.1M
Grants Paid
$661K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$544K
Distribution Amount
$773K
Total: $10.7M
Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$727K
Median Grant
$727K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$793K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule AttachedSEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED | Per Schedule, NJ | $661K | 2023 |