Edwards Foundation Inc
Edwards Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in November 1967 and based in Redwood City, California. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofits across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.7M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$637K
-17.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-14.4% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits with typical award sizes ranging from $159,000 to $200,000. Recent grantmaking activity shows total giving of $636,640 in the most recent reporting period, with an average grant amount of approximately $100. The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. No confirmed application deadlines are provided by the foundation; organizations are advised to approach the foundation directly for more information.
Average Grant
amount of approximately $100. The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. No confirmed application deadlines are provided by the foundation; organizations are advised to approach the foundation directly for more information.
Review Cycle
are provided by the foundation; organizations are advised to approach the foundation directly for more information.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states including California, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, and Nevada. Grantmaking extends to various U.S. cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $21.1 million (as of 2023)
Recent Financial Activity (2023):
- Revenue: $957,406
- Expenses: $1,555,108
- Total Liabilities: $833,000
Historical Assets: $21,078,429 (ledger value, 2023)
The foundation reported income of $16,617,638 in its most recent reporting year ending December 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,657,004 | $21,078,429 | $20,244,266 |
| Revenue | $1,335,419 | $957,406 | $2,621,304 |
| Expenses | $476,016 | $1,555,108 | $529,843 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $636,640 | $767,547 | $401,570 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,173,289 | $896,109 | $1,722,324 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,108,936 | $1,104,601 | $1,064,512 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Paul C. Edwards, President and Director
- Sabrina Jorgensen, Secretary
- Wm L. Edwards, Director (uncompensated)
- Cree A. Edwards, Director (uncompensated)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL C EDWARDS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1.15 | — |
| SABRINA JORGENSEN | SECRETARY | 1.54 | — |
| WM L EDWARDS WLE | VICE PRES/TREASURER/DIRECT | — | — |
| CREE A EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA HAAG EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 611 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-1625
Telephone: 650-350-1555
EIN: 94-6172321
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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