Private foundation · EIN 91-2160742 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edgerton 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 45 grants paid, $7.5M total, median $39K. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$7.5M
Median grant
$39K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$107M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$4.5M
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$516K
National TheaterLondon, UKGeneral support of organization mission$326K
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$250K
Geffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$168K
Manhattan Theatre ClubNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$126K
Roundabout Theater CoNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$120K
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$110K
Theatre Communications GroupNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$110K
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$105K
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$96K
Alliance TheatreAtlanta, GAGeneral support of organization mission$78K
LA Jolla PlayhouseLA Jolla, CAGeneral support of organization mission$78K
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$72K
Royal Shakespeare CompanyLondon, UKGeneral support of organization mission$68K
Center for Early EducationWest Hollywood, CAGeneral support of organization mission$60K
South Coast Repertory IncCosta Mesa, CAGeneral support of organization mission$52K
Harvard-Westlake SchoolStudio City, CAGeneral support of organization mission$52K
Music CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$50K
Pacific Council on International PolicyLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$50K
Spence-ChapinNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$50K
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, COGeneral support of organization mission$42K
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$39K
Old VicNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$36K
Lacma-La County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$35K
Planned Parenthood LA IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$35K
Yale Repertory TheatreNew Haven, CTGeneral support of organization mission$35K
Two River Theatre CompanyRed Bank, NJGeneral support of organization mission$33K
Amazon Aid FoundationCharlottesville, VAGeneral support of organization mission$25K
Foxcroft SchoolMiddleburg, VAGeneral support of organization mission$25K
Junior League of Los Angeles IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$25K
Magic TheatreSan Francisco, CAGeneral support of organization mission$23K
5050 Women on BoardsLos Angeles, CAGeneral support of organization mission$15K
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral support of organization mission$15K
Signature TheaterNew York, NYGeneral support of organization mission$15K
The ArboretumArcadia, CAGeneral support of organization mission$10K
Wallis Annenberg CenterBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support of organization mission$10K
Mount Saint Marys CollegeNewburgh, NYGeneral support of organization mission$7,500
Biodiversity Funders GroupSan Francisco, CAGeneral support of organization mission$5,800
All Saints Episcopal ChurchCarmel By the Sea, CAGeneral support of organization mission$5,000
Bishop's SchoolLA Jolla, CAGeneral support of organization mission$5,000
California Art ClubPasadena, CAGeneral support of organization mission$1,000
Reach FoundationYorba Linda, CAGeneral support of organization mission$1,000
Chp 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CAGeneral support of organization mission$200
Chicago DramatistsChicago, ILGeneral support of organization mission$78

By state: California 27 · New York 8 · INTL 2 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Edgerton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Louise D Edgerton, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Edgerton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Edgerton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.5M across 45 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Edgerton Foundation give?

California (27 grants), New York (8 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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