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Also known as: ATTN BRONWEN EDWARDS-DENNEY CO-TRUSTEE
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Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Bronwen Edwards-Denney. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $153K. 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 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Hawaii. According to available records, Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $612K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $105K and $258K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $258K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $42K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and Hawaii.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 14 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.
Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, HI.
Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation has distributed a total of $612K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $42K.
Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronwen Edwards-Denney | TRUSTEE & EXECUTIVE SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cameron Shand Denney | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Colin Beveridge Denney | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$138K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$127K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$116K
Distribution Amount
$125K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$612K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community FoundationHPA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FUND | Honolulu, HI | $42K | 2023 |
| Blosser Center For Dyslexia ResourcesSCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT THE METROPOLITAN LEARNING CENTER | Portland, OR | $29K | 2023 |
| Grace Memorial Episcopal Church$12,500 FOR ORGAN IMPROVEMENT FUND; $12,500 FOR CHURCH MINISTRY | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Pacific Youth ChoirGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of St Mary Of Oregon FoundationTUITION ASSISTANCE FOR VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS | Beaverton, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Animal AidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Oregon Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council Dba Oregon WildGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Oregon Zoo FoundationRHINO HABITAT UPDATES | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Grace Institute$1,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND; $1,000 FOR WHERE NEEDED MOST FUND | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Oregon Public BroadcastingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Portland Public Schools - Metropolitan Learning CenterLITERACY PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $800 | 2023 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $633 | 2023 |
| Mid-Pacific InstituteLEARNING DIFFERENCES PROGRAM | Honolulu, HI | $23K | 2022 |
| Aclu Of Hawaii FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2021 |