Private foundation · EIN 43-6047207 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Edison 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: 28 grants paid, $180K total, median $5,000. 93% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$180K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$25K
St Louis Symphony OrchestraSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$18K
Barnes Jewish Hospital - Evelyn's HouseSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$15K
Gateway Pet GuardiansEast St Louis, ILAnnual gift$10K
Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$10K
Barnes Jewish HospitalSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Donald Danforth Plant Science CtrSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
International Institute of St LouisSt Louis, MOAid refugee families from afghanistan$5,000
Missouri Botanical GardenSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Missouri History MuseumSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Nine Network of Public MediaSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Operation Food SearchSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
ParaquadSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Parents As TeachersSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Planned ParenthoodSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Siteman Cancer CenterSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis ArcSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis Area Food BankBridgeton, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis Children's HospitalSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis Public RadioKansas City, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis Science CenterSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
St Louis ZooSt Louis, MOWildcare institute's center for conservation in madagascar$5,000
The MunySt Louis, MOAnnual gift$5,000
Washington University Edison TheatreSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$2,500
Helping Strays of Monroe CountyColumbia, ILAnnual gift$2,000
National Alliance on Mental IllnessSt Louis, MOAnnual gift$2,000
Clayton Community FoundationClayton, MOAnnual gift$1,000

By state: Missouri 26 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Edison Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Edison 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 Edison Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Edison Family Foundation give?

Missouri (26 grants), Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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