Eden Area Foundation Inc
The foundation was created through the generous contribution of a large gift from eden united church of christ (congregational) which it received from the estates of gordon and alden oliver. The foundation serves southern Alameda county.
Eden Area Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eden Area Foundation Inc gave $225K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $225K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,688
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $224,688
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $224,688
- Total assets
- $5,786,228
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eden Area Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eden United Church of Christ ($225K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eden Area Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2022) to $230K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eden United Church of Christ Hayward, CA | Church Projects | $224,688 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,786,228 | $243,865 | $308,187 | $224,688 | 1 | $243,837 |
| 2024 | $5,529,471 | $207,683 | $306,122 | $224,688 | 1 | $207,650 |
| 2023 | $5,367,974 | $595,854 | $316,245 | $224,688 | 1 | $595,429 |
| 2022 | $5,052,165 | $251,528 | $240,813 | $210,000 | 1 | $248,902 |
| 2021 | $6,091,189 | $151,590 | $258,677 | $230,000 | 1 | $151,515 |
About Eden Area Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Eden Area Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Hayward, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $225K. Net investment income was $244K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eden Area Foundation Inc is led by Aisha Knowles, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aisha Knowles
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzie Hasselkuss
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alliene Turner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Carvalho
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Shuss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Michell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene K. Nehring
Senior Minister
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Payne
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Johnson
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mateo Cullar Espinel
Clerk
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Athena Guy Malloy (2021–2024) — Clerk
- Former: Jana Aloo (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jessica Shimmin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Keith R. Smith (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Robert Turner (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Swanson (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Eden Area Foundation Inc
How much does Eden Area Foundation Inc give each year?
Eden Area Foundation Inc gave $225K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $225K across 1 grant.
How large is Eden Area Foundation Inc?
Eden Area Foundation Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What is Eden Area Foundation Inc?
Eden Area Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Hayward, CA. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Eden Area Foundation Inc operate?
Eden Area Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Eden Area Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eden Area Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3322348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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