Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chevy Chase, MD EIN: 46-2200370

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated at a glance

In short: Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$3,250
+30.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$3,250
+30.0% vs 2024
Median grant
$3,250
Total assets
$12,457
+69.6% vs 2024
Primary geography
Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Happenstance Theater: $3KHappenstance Theater$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Happenstance Theater ($3K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

ArlingtonRockvilleWashington

How Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated gives

  • Giving grew 1525% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $3K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Happenstance Theater Rockville, MDPerformances of meaningful show$3,250
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2025$12,457$47,799$42,879$3,2501$39,150
2024$7,346$91,304$89,845$2,5001$75,501
2023$5,887$106,375$105,994——$93,948
2022$5,506$42,950$41,539$2001$39,194
2021$4,095$30,180$28,900——$28,630
2020$4,468$26,743$28,627———

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated is led by Richard K. Tharp, Chairperson since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Richard K. Tharp

    Chairperson

    Directorchairperson → Chairperson, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Yap

    Director

    Directortreasurer → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Yetvin

    Director & Secretary

    Director → Director & Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William C. Goodman

    Director & Treasurer

    Diretor → Director Treasurer, 2023

    Director Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Troshinsky

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Jarrett

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated

How much does Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated give each year?

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.

How large is Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated?

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.

What is Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated?

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chevy Chase, MD. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated operate?

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.

What is Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated's EIN?

Edge of the Universe Players 2 Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2200370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 9, 2023)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 26, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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