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Edwardson Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOCA GRANDE, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is John Edwardson. It holds total assets of $75M. Annual income is reported at $35M. Total assets have grown from $11M in 2011 to $56.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Florida. According to available records, Edwardson Family Foundation has made 229 grants totaling $9.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.5M and $3.8M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.8M distributed across 57 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $556K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 102 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Georgia, New York, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 59 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.
Edwardson Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 229 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, GA, NY.
Edwardson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $9.1M across 229 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $556K.
Edwardson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edwardson Family Foundation is headquartered in BOCA GRANDE, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A Edwardson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$56.2M
Fair Market Value
$88.1M
Net Worth
$55.3M
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
$7.3M
Net Investment Income
$13.8M
Distribution Amount
$3.5M
Total: $49.6M
Total Grants
229
Total Giving
$9.1M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
102
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community HealthGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Americus, GA | $300K | 2023 |
| Opportunity InternationalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Oak Brook, IL | $255K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social ServicesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Jamestown, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park ZooGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $124K | 2023 |
| Advance IllinoisGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $104K | 2023 |
| Learn Charter SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boca Grande, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Harry Chapin Food BankGENERAL OPERATIONS | Fort Myers, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Catholic ExtensionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Writer'S TheatreGENERAL OPERATIONS | Glencoe, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of The PalouseGENERAL OPERATIONS | Moscow, ID | $20K | 2023 |
| Latino Policy ForumGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Dysphonia InternationalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Itasca, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Highland Park, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Island School FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boca Grande, FL | $13K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Wycliffe AssociatesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Captains For Clean WaterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Fort Myers, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| City Year ChicagoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Evans ScholarsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Glenview, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| GiciaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boca Grande, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S HospitalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| National Pancreatic FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bethesda, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Equal HopeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Music Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Food For The PoorGENERAL OPERATIONS | Coconut Creek, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Irving, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardensGENERAL OPERATIONS | Glencoe, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Purdue UniversityGENERAL OPERATIONS | West Lafayette, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Faraja Fund FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Glenview, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Barrier Island Parks SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boca Grande, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Golf, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Old Elm Scholarship FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Operation SmileGENERAL OPERATIONS | Virginia Beach, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| WingsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Madonna MissionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Erica'S LighthouseGENERAL OPERATIONS | Winnetka, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Boca Grande PreschoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boca Grande, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| St Andrews Episcopal ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Grayslake, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Urological Research FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Manchester, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Kenilworth Union ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kenilworth, IL | $3K | 2023 |