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Edwards Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Westwood Trust. It holds total assets of $363K. Annual income is reported at $150K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and North Carolina. According to available records, Edwards Charitable Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $123K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $23K and $28K annually from 2019 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $28K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, North Carolina, Montana, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Edwards Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NC, MT.
Edwards Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $123K across 79 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K.
Edwards Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edwards Charitable Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie L Hance | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret L Edwards | 1ST V.P./SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christy L Hall | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary W Edwards | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$33K
Total Assets
$395K
Fair Market Value
$472K
Net Worth
$395K
Grants Paid
$23K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$22K
Total: $371K
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$123K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch Family DevelopmentCHARITABLE GRANT | Houston, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball Program IncCHARITABLE GIFT | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of HoustonEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Search Homeless ServicesCHARITABLE GRANT | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Classroom CentralEDUCATIONAL | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Billingsville Elementary SchoolEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Charlotte-MecklenburgEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Delta Delta Delta FoundationCHARITABLE GRANT | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Park FoundationCHARITABLE GRANT | Bozeman, MT | $500 | 2023 |
| World Vision IncCHARITABLE GRANT | Federal Way, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Freedom School PartnersEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Charlotte, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater CharlotteCHARITABLE GRANT | Charlotte, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Smu Fund For ScholarshipsEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Teach For America Charlotte-Piedmont TriadEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Greensboro, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Fortress Youth Development CenterEDUCATIONAL GRANT | Fort Worth, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Spring Spirit IncCHARITABLE GIFT | Houston, TX | $4K | 2020 |
| St Edward'S UniversityEDUCATIONAL GRANRT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2020 |