Private foundation · EIN 93-1284549 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret Watt Edwards 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: 18 grants paid, $137K total, median $5,000. 61% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$137K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OR
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIHpa behavioral health fund$37K
Blosser Center for Dyslexia ResourcesPortland, ORTo support orton-gillingham tutoring$20K
Grace Memorial Episcopal ChurchPortland, ORGeneral operating support$19K
University of the SouthSewanee, TNAlyson c. hardin & josephine hardin memorial scholarship$10K
Central City ConcernPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
Oregon Natural Resources Council Dba Oregon WildPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
Pacific Youth ChoirPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette IncPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
Webb SchoolBell Buckle, TNJosephine j. hardin scholarship fund$5,000
Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIComprehensive service center fund$4,500
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORGeneral operating support$4,000
Animal AidPortland, ORGeneral operating support$3,800
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,600
Oregon Zoo FoundationPortland, ORSpecies recovery & conservation$2,600
Ceeds of PeaceHonolulu, HIGeneral operating support$2,000
Hawaii Food BankHonolulu, HIGeneral operating support$2,000
Hawaii Lgbt Legacy FoundationHonolulu, HIGeneral operating support$500

By state: Oregon 11 · Hawaii 5 · Tennessee 2

About this foundation

Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Bronwen Edwards-Denney, 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 Margaret Watt Edwards 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 Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $137K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation give?

Oregon (11 grants), Hawaii (5 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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