Private foundation · EIN 46-3935635 · Wilmington, Delaware · Human services

Edris Charitable 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: 20 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $115K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$2.1M
Median grant
$115K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$40M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neighbors Link CorpMount Kisco, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$180K
Environmental Integrity ProjectWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$170K
Riverkeeper IncOssining, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$170K
Center for Coastal Studies IncProvincetown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Feeding Westchester IncElmsford, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$135K
Green Forests Work IncLexington, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$135K
Tada Theatre and Dance Alliance IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$130K
Nj Leep IncNewark, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$120K
St Joseph Social Service CenterElizabeth, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$120K
We Act Environmental Justice Center IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$120K
Land to Learn IncBeacon, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$110K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Westchester Land Trust IncBedford Hills, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Ecological Citizens Project IncGarrison, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$90K
Teatown Lake Reservation IncOssining, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$90K
Climate Psychology Alliance North America LtdHastings Hdsn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$85K
El Primer Paso LtdDover, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
Nj Leep IncNewark, NJOne-to-one challenge FUND$25K
St Joseph Social Service CenterElizabeth, NJone-to-one challenge FUND$25K
Life After Hate IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$23K

By state: New York 10 · New Jersey 5 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Kentucky 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Edris Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Edris Charitable 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 Edris Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 20 grants, a median of $115K.

Where does Edris Charitable Foundation give?

New York (10 grants), New Jersey (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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