Eden Foundation
Eden Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Eden Foundation at a glance
In short: Eden Foundation gave $1.2M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,210,796
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,628
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (21 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3901 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (773) 338-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Libby and Moshe Werthan DAF ($812K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 332 grants of 348 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 33% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eden Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 63 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Libby and Moshe Werthan DAF Hudson, OH | Unrestricted | $811,946 |
| Akiva School Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Vumc Office of Development Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| PEF Endowment Funds Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $32,300 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hillel International Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sherith Israel Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Van Chabad Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 and 2023 grant totals cover 73 and 69 grants, respectively; the 2024 total covers 65 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $364,561 | $1,251,887 | $1,210,796 | 65 | $1,210,796 | $341,470 | $74,445 |
| 2023 | $887,326 | $440,450 | $737,308 | $714,085 | 69 | $714,085 | $415,652 | $152,795 |
| 2022 | $1,184,172 | $255,220 | $497,704 | $459,767 | 73 | $459,767 | $214,033 | $189,259 |
| 2021 | $1,426,623 | $601,553 | $608,909 | $570,830 | 56 | $570,830 | $552,849 | $203,543 |
| 2020 | $1,451,084 | $521,197 | $712,766 | $676,972 | 85 | — | $475,528 | $187,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, Jewish community and educational organizations, a medical center, an arts museum, and an innocence project. Akiva School describes its mission as pursuing academic excellence and inspiring informed Jewish living. The Gordon Jewish Community Center says it welcomes all, builds community, and offers programs rooted in Jewish values. The Tennessee Innocence Project describes its work as investigating and litigating claims of actual innocence to prevent and correct wrongful convictions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $1,210,796. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $811,946, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest listed grants were $811,946 to Libby and Moshe Werthan DAF in Hudson, Ohio; $70,000 to Akiva School; and $50,000 to VUMC Office of Development, both in Nashville. Other listed grants included $32,300 to PEF Endowment Funds and $20,000 each to Gordon Jewish Community Center, Hillel International, Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Sherith Israel, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Morris Werthan, Libby Werthan, Jeremy Werthan, Michael Werthan, Melissa Werthan, and Nancy Werthan.
Eden Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Werthan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2024)
Jeremy Werthan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Libby Werthan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Werthan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morris Werthan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Werthan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Melissa Werthan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Eden Foundation
How much does Eden Foundation give each year?
Eden Foundation gave $1.2M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $714K across 69 grants.
What is Eden Foundation's typical grant size?
Eden Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $18,628, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eden Foundation that year got $45K on average.
Where does Eden Foundation give grants?
Eden Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (64 grants).
Does Eden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eden Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eden Foundation's largest grantees?
Eden Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Libby and Moshe Werthan DAF ($811,946), Akiva School ($73,600 across 2 grants) and Vumc Office of Development ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Eden Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, Jewish community and educational organizations, a medical center, an arts museum, and an innocence project. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eden Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Eden Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eden Foundation's EIN?
Eden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1543809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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