Private foundation · EIN 26-2555645 · Amelia Island, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwards Charitable Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $159K total, median $10K. 30% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$159K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cure Int'l Childrens HopitalGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$50K
Baptist Medical & Dental MissionHattiesburg, MSThe weldon's fund$40K
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZGeneral support$25K
Baptist Medical & Dental MissionHattiesburg, MSEmmanuel home of prot.ection$10K
Faith Christian Academy of Ne FlFernandina Beach, FLImprove school community$10K
Wears Valley RanchSevierville, TNGeneral support$10K
Crown CollegePowell, TNStudent scholarship$5,000
Focus on the FamilyColorado Spring, COGeneral support$5,000
FIRST Assembly of GodFernandina Beach, FLGeneral support$3,000
Faith Christian Academy of Ne FlFernandina Beach, FLEnhanced learning opportunity$500

By state: Mississippi 2 · Michigan 1 · Arizona 1 · Tennessee 2 · Florida 3 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Edwards Charitable Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Amelia Island, Florida, administered in care of Ellen Edwards, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Edwards Charitable Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Edwards Charitable Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $159K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Edwards Charitable Family Foundation Inc give?

Mississippi (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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