Edison Innovation
To preserve and promote the historical facilities and papers of thomas edison where and in which he invented the products that shaped the modern world;to benefit all students providing the necessary skills to pursue careers in science and technology.
Edison Innovation at a glance
In short: Edison Innovation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,783,137
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Edison Innovation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Edison Innovation
Charles Edison Fund - Edison Fellowships
Edison Innovation
Amount
$1,099,754 base fund (historical); example fellowship: approximately $150,000+ initial grant
Deadline
Deadline not published
Thomas Edison Pitch Contest
Edison Innovation
Amount
Makers Kit (value $200) + $300 Teacher/Mentor Stipend per participant
Deadline
Deadline not published
TOMMY Awards (Edison Innovation Awards)
Edison Innovation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Edison Innovation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Jersey Hall of Fame ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Hall of Fame Newark, NJ | To Support Museum | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,783,137 | $991,470 | $734,242 | $25,000 | 1 | $209,620 |
| 2024 | $2,467,197 | $940,418 | $684,173 | $12,500 | 1 | $188,618 |
| 2023 | $2,133,476 | $621,683 | $707,143 | $12,500 | 1 | $98,083 |
| 2022 | $2,149,726 | $755,080 | $679,442 | $500 | Total only | $124,580 |
| 2021 | $2,401,369 | $867,148 | $632,001 | $25,000 | 2 | $166,380 |
| 2020 | $1,895,677 | $761,133 | $663,582 | $12,500 | 1 | $87,084 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Edison Innovation
Based on IRS filings
Edison Innovation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newark, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $210K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edison Innovation is led by John P. Keegan, Chairman & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P. Keegan
Chairman & President
Chairman & Prsdnt → Chairman & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $220K (2025)
George Q. Keegan
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Thomas Ungerland
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $83K (2025)
Wade Knowles
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Daniel Keegan
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $220K, to John P Keegan (Chairman,Pres). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edison Innovation
How much does Edison Innovation give each year?
Edison Innovation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Edison Innovation?
Edison Innovation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $991K.
What is Edison Innovation?
Edison Innovation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newark, NJ. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Edison Innovation operate?
Edison Innovation has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Edison Innovation's EIN?
Edison Innovation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3442892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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