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Also known as: C/O SOMMER LAW FIRM
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Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA FE, NM. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Edgar Foster Daniels. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $629 in 2011 to $4.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. According to available records, Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $850K, with a median grant of $71K. The foundation has distributed between $254K and $300K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $300K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $150K, with an average award of $71K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, California, Missouri, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, CA, MO.
Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation has distributed a total of $850K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $71K, with an average of $71K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $150K.
Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation is headquartered in SANTA FE, NM. While based in NM, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Sommer | PRESIDENT | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Susan Graham | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Dan C Perry | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Charles Mackay | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Barbara Yost | SECY/TREAS | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Paul Horpedahl | DIRECTOR | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Eric Sommer | VICE PRES | $750 | $0 | $750 |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$850K
Average Grant
$71K
Median Grant
$71K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan OperaPROGRAM | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe OperaPROGRAM | Santa Fe, NM | $100K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music FestivalPROGRAM | Santa Fe, NM | $42K | 2023 |
| New Mexico School For The ArtsPROGRAM | Santa Fe, NM | $12K | 2023 |
| San Francisco OperaPROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Houston Grand OperaPROGRAM | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Opera Theatre Of St LouisPROGRAM | St Louis, MO | $150K | 2021 |
SANTA FE, NM
SANTA FE, NM
SANTA FE, NM