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Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation is a private corporation based in SOUTHFIELD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Shirley Kaigler. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $485K. Total assets have grown from $977 in 2011 to $3.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Nevada. According to available records, Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $362K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $77K in 2020 to $143K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $109K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Nevada, Maryland, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 12 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.
Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NV, MD.
Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation has distributed a total of $362K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $109K.
Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Esther Gordy Bullock Edwards Foundation is headquartered in SOUTHFIELD, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elesha Bridgers | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $70K | $0 | $70K |
| Robin Terry | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gwendolyn Nichole | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$203K
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
$89K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$35K
Distribution Amount
$150K
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$362K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $3K | 2022 |
| Motown Historical Museum IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Glenelg Country SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Ellicott City, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Pontiac Kappa FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Pontiac, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Black United Fund Of Michigan IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Nevada Partners IncGENERAL SUPPORT | North Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Aiken (Sc) Chapter Of The Links IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Aiken, SC | $4K | 2022 |
| Janie Bradford Hal Scholarship Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Beverly Hills, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Midnight Golf ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Bingham Farms, MI | $3K | 2022 |
| Teaching & Uniting Ladies To Inspired Positive Success (Tulips)GENERAL SUPPORT | North Las Vegas, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| Mastering Mindsets Las VegasGENERAL SUPPORT | North Las Vegas, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| Vista MariaGENERAL SUPPORT | Dearborn Heights, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| 100 Black Men Of Las Vegas IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2021 |
| Nevada PartnersGENERAL SUPPORT | North Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2021 |
| The Links Inc - Greater Wayne County ChapterGENERAL SUPPORT | Southfield, MI | $3K | 2021 |