Edge Forward Foundation
Edge Forward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Agoura Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
Edge Forward Foundation at a glance
In short: Edge Forward Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +143.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $55,376
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Edge Forward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Enterprising Women Foundation ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $43K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprising Women Foundation Cary, NC | Educating, mentoring and inspiring young women to pathways in steam fields or entrepreneurship. | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,376 | — | $43,755 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | — |
| 2023 | $99,131 | — | $50,670 | $43,200 | 3 | $43,200 | — |
| 2022 | $149,801 | $150,000 | $199 | — | — | — | $307 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edge Forward Foundation is led by Sandee Garfield, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandee Garfield
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kailee Hawk
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steve Garfield
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kylee Garfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matthew Taurman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lauren Vaught (2022–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Edge Forward Foundation
How much does Edge Forward Foundation give each year?
Edge Forward Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 3 grants.
How large is Edge Forward Foundation?
Edge Forward Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edge Forward Foundation operate?
Edge Forward Foundation has awarded grants in California, North Carolina.
What is Edge Forward Foundation's EIN?
Edge Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2732970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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