Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2024 filing says awards are restricted to organizations operating programs for needy and necessitous children in Virginia, with preference given to Roanoke.
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect at a glance
In short: Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect gave $299K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $298,690
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,860
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,795
- Total assets
- $6,386,188
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists December 31 of each year. The 2024 application cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists December 31 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Green Vp And Grants Manager T
Mailing address: PO Box 4655 Mail Code 803-05-15-, Atlanta, GA 30302
Phone: (404) 813-2021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect
Who Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Taubman Museum of Art ($20K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 203 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing specifies Virginia programs and a preference for Roanoke. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients and 2% to North Carolina recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 38 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2025) to $356K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $299K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taubman Museum of Art Roanoke, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Virginia Inc Roanoke, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Bradley Free Clinic Roanoke, VA | General Operating | $18,000 |
| Family Service of Roanoke Valley Roanoke, VA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Apple Ridge Farm Inc Roanoke, VA | General Operating | $12,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Youth Sports Inc Raonoke, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Henry County Food Pantry Inc Bassett, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Straight Street Roanoke Valley Inc Roanoke, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Center Foundation Ltd Roanoke, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,386,188 | $535,891 | $371,978 | $298,690 | 38 | $339,200 | $506,019 | $371,343 |
| 2024 | $6,161,875 | $215,039 | $365,964 | $299,000 | 36 | $336,832 | $187,481 | $343,083 |
| 2023 | $6,367,476 | $76,887 | $426,195 | $356,182 | 42 | $397,843 | $136,506 | $331,307 |
| 2022 | $6,715,113 | $425,775 | $418,579 | $330,520 | 40 | $370,922 | $393,566 | $386,595 |
| 2021 | $6,706,216 | $803,740 | $372,998 | $303,295 | 47 | — | $773,642 | $373,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect reported a distributable amount of $371K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The filing describes an eligibility focus on programs for needy and necessitous children in Virginia, with a preference for Roanoke.
The 2025 grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. Apple Ridge Farm says it provides underserved children and their families with educational, cultural, and outdoor experiences. Straight Street Roanoke Valley describes its work as providing a positive Christian environment for at-risk youth. Other grantees describe work in areas including family services, food assistance, and arts access: Family Service of Roanoke Valley supports individuals and families pursuing emotional wellness and healthy relationships, while Henry County Food Pantry provides food and support to families in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $298,690. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median of $6,795. Listed grants were generally for general operating support. Among the larger awards were $20,000 each to Taubman Museum of Art and Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, $18,000 to Bradley Free Clinic, $15,000 to Family Service of Roanoke Valley, and $12,000 to Apple Ridge Farm.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to obtain information and materials from Amy Green, VP and Grants Manager, at Truist Bank. The filing says organizations must operate programs for needy and necessitous children in Virginia, with preference given to Roanoke.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee.
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$60K (2022) → $57K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $57K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect
How much does Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect give each year?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect gave $299K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $299K across 36 grants.
What is Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's typical grant size?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's median grant in 2025 was $6,795, and its average grant was $7,860, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect that year got $6K on average.
Where does Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect give grants?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, VA (19 grants), Martinsville, VA (5 grants) and Salem, VA (2 grants).
Does Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's largest grantees?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's largest 2025 grantees include Taubman Museum of Art ($20,000), Lutheran Family Services of Virginia Inc ($20,000) and Bradley Free Clinic ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $371K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The filing describes an eligibility focus on programs for needy and necessitous children in Virginia, with a preference for Roanoke. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's EIN?
Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6113281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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