Private foundation · EIN 36-7071830 · Dallas, Texas

Helen Thom Edwards Charitable Tr 010494

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, $208K total, median $47K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$208K
Median grant
$47K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Madeira School IncMcLean, VAUnrestricted general$94K
Imsa Fund for Advancement of EducationAurora, ILUnrestricted general$70K
Fermilab Friends for Science EducationBatavia, ILUnrestricted general$24K
Chicago Mathematics & Science AcademyChicago, ILUnrestricted general$20K

By state: Illinois 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Helen Thom Edwards Charitable Tr 010494 is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of U S Trust Company of New York, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Helen Thom Edwards Charitable Tr 010494 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 Helen Thom Edwards Charitable Tr 010494 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $208K across 4 grants, a median of $47K.

Where does Helen Thom Edwards Charitable Tr 010494 give?

Illinois (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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