ED Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Johnson City, Texas. Established in March 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic and grantmaking purposes. The foundation functions as a family foundation with a focus on general support funding across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$100.3M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+8.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$227K
+8.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ED Foundation primarily funds general support initiatives. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services. The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in higher education and support for first responders.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 11 additional grants in 2024 beyond those listed above.
Grant Range
$227,000
Average Grant
$227,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ED Foundation's grantmaking extends primarily across Texas, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Position
- Total Assets: $100,272,321 (+14.3% year-over-year)
- Total Revenue: $16,395,212
- Total Expenses: $4,944,540
- Net Investment Income: $16,314,361
- Qualifying Distributions: $4,338,689
- Total Liabilities: $0
Multi-Year Comparison
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $100,272,321 | $87,717,233 | $91,266,206 |
| Revenue | $16,395,212 | $86,964 | $535,658 |
| Expenses | $4,944,540 | $4,101,756 | $4,324,820 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,338,689 | $3,973,182 | $4,228,116 |
The foundation has demonstrated significant asset growth and increased annual giving over the three-year period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $100,272,321 | $87,717,233 | $91,266,206 |
| Revenue | $16,395,212 | $86,964 | $535,658 |
| Expenses | $4,944,540 | $4,101,756 | $4,324,820 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,338,689 | $3,973,182 | $4,228,116 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,314,361 | — | $440,271 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,049,789 | $4,116,348 | $4,001,287 |
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
99 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF SANDEFER | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| LAURA SANDEFER | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JUAN BONIFASI | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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