Private foundation · EIN 27-4374843 · Aberdeen, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwards Family Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $350K. 50% of grants stayed in South Dakota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$1.2M
Median grant
$350K
Stays in SD
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United in PurposeSouthlake, TXSupport traditional family values$500K
Dr James Dobson Family TalkColorado Springs, COTo share their mission to strengthen families$500K
Aberdeen Christian School FoundatioAberdeen, SDGeneral school expenses$200K
Camp JudsonKeystone, SDBuilding fund

By state: Texas 1 · Colorado 1 · South Dakota 2

About this foundation

Edwards Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aberdeen, South Dakota, administered in care of William O Edwards, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Family Foundation 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 Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 4 grants, a median of $350K.

Where does Edwards Family Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), South Dakota (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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