Private foundation · EIN 94-3302319 · Portola Vally, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwards 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: 49 grants paid, $167K total, median $3,000. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
49
$167K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MDAssistance$25K
World Bicycle ReliefGolden, COAssistance$10K
Global RefugeBaltimore, MDAssistance$6,000
Hope HorizonTulare, CAAssistance$6,000
The Luke CommissionSagle, IDAssistance$5,500
High Five FoundationTruckee, CAAssistance$5,000
Lutec High SchoolNorwalk, CAAssistance$5,000
Rise University PrepSan Francisco, CAAssistance$5,000
Rock Creek AllianceSandpoint, IDAssistance$5,000
Camp Restore DetroitDetroit, MIAssistance$4,000
Chikumbuso WomenNorth Stonington, CTAssistance$4,000
Garuna MinistriesPhoenix, AZAssistance$4,000
Holt International Children's ServicesEugene, ORAssistance$4,000
Kanisku Land TrustSandpoint, IDAssistance$4,000
Pli - Pastoral Leadership InstituteWheaton, ILAssistance$4,000
RealoptionsSan Jose, CAAssistance$4,000
Second HarvestSan Jose, CAAssistance$4,000
St Anthony FoundationSan Francisco, CAAssistance$4,000
We Raise FoundationItasca, ILAssistance$4,000
Life Moves of Santa ClaraSanta Clara, CAAssistance$3,500
Bend-Redmond Habitat for HumanityBend, ORAssistance$3,000
Bonner County Food BankSandpoint, IDAssistance$3,000
Gilde MemorialSan Francisco, CAAssistance$3,000
Harrison Park SchoolPortland, ORAssistance$3,000
Mission of Christ NetworkConcordia, MOAssistance$3,000
Albertina Kerr CentersPortland, ORAssistance$2,500
EverytownNew York, NYAssistance$2,500
Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CTAssistance$2,500
Friends of River CoalitionKingston, IDAssistance$2,000
Mt Scott Park Learning CenterPortland, ORAssistance$2,000
Palisades Tahoe Community FoundationOlympic Valley, CAAssistance$2,000
Season of SharingSan Francisco, CAAssistance$2,000
Shepherd's House MinistriesBend, ORAssistance$2,000
Urban AlchemySan Francisco, CAAssistance$2,000
Amor Ministries Global HeadquartersSan Diego, CAAssistance$1,500
Central Oregon Veterans OutreachBend, ORAssistance$1,500
Today's Youth MattersMilpitas, CAAssistance$1,500
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTAssistance$1,500
Big Brother Big Sister of Central OregonBend, ORAssistance$1,000
Centro LegalOakland, CAAssistance$1,000
Concordia Education FoundationFort Wayne, INAssistance$1,000
Deschutes River ConservancyBend, ORAssistance$1,000
Every Kid SportsBend, ORAssistance$1,000
Protect Our WintersBoulder, COAssistance$1,000
St Ignatius College PreparatorySan Francisco, CAAssistance$1,000
Tahoe-Pyramid TrailReno, NVAssistance$1,000
Tillamook School DistrictTillamook, ORAssistance$1,000
Idaho ConservationBoise, IDAssistance$500
Pv School FoundationPortola Valley, CAAssistance$500

By state: California 17 · Maryland 2 · Oregon 11 · Idaho 6 · Colorado 2 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Edwards Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portola Vally, California, administered in care of Gloria S Edwards, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Edwards 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 Edwards Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $167K across 49 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Edwards Family Foundation give?

California (17 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Oregon (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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