Private foundation · EIN 45-5450757 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edaren 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: 16 grants paid, $345K total, median $15K. 94% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$345K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Parks ConservationRound Rock, TX202 pledge pymt protecting americas$60K
Nature Conservancy of TexasNacogdoches, TXProtection work in east texas$50K
Art Museum of Se TexasBeaumont, TXFor adrian esparza and japeth asiedu$35K
Dacamera Music EncountersHouston, TXCharitable donation$25K
Art League HoustonHouston, TXSupport artist of the year$20K
Big Thicket AssociationBeaumont, TXSupport neches river adv & ed prog$20K
Texas AdvocatesAustin, TXTo support project lead$20K
Afa American Family AssociationTupelo, MSSupport 2025-2026 season$15K
Armand Bayou Nature CenterPasadena, TXSupport environmental education prog$15K
Beaumont Botanical GardensBeaumont, TXCrape myrtle sponsor bbg raffle 2025$15K
Green Spaces AllianceSan Antonio, TXYouth photography program$15K
Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TXTo support native plants program$15K
Buckner Children and FamilyBeaumont, TXFor crisis intervention and support$10K
Fort Worth Botanic GardensFort Worth, TXAnnual campaign grounds for growth$10K
Magik TheatreSan Antonio, TXSupport elephants and piggies show$10K
Young Audiences of HoustonHouston, TXW orange & port arthur tx schools$10K

By state: Texas 15 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Edaren Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Edaren 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 Edaren Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $345K across 16 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Edaren Foundation give?

Texas (15 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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