Edmondson Telford Foundation
Edmondson Telford Foundation is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Georgia. Its 2026 filing reports grants for charitable assistance, including medical and dental costs, home and car repairs, food expenses, school supplies, scholarships, and support for veterans.
Edmondson Telford Foundation at a glance
In short: Edmondson Telford Foundation gave $9K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $407.429), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,556
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $407
- +10.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $77,719
- -1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edmondson Telford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3430, Gainesville, GA 30503
Phone: (770) 532-3228
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmondson Telford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Commerce High School ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 3% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edmondson Telford Foundation gives
- 22% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 38% 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 (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $18K (2022). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce High School Commerce, GA | Charitable - Medical Assistance | $1,100 |
| Gainesville City Schools Gainesville, GA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Janey Ben Smith Gainesville, GA | Charitable - Home Repairs | $750 |
| Phillip E Koch Gainesville, GA | Charitable - Dental Assistance | $600 |
| Bobby Tate Gainesville, GA | Charitable - Dental Assistance | $550 |
| Salute Our Veterans Gainesville, GA | Charitable | $500 |
| Dustin Wilford Clermont, GA | Charitable - Car Repairs | $450 |
| Maria Garza Gainesville, GA | Charitable - Food Expenses | $450 |
| Jose Orlandez Cleveland, GA | Charitable - School Supplies | $350 |
| Kim Nye Dahlonega, GA | Charitable - School Supplies | $350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,719 | $8,117 | $9,126 | $8,556 | 21 | $9,126 | $7,547 | — |
| 2025 | $78,728 | $7,431 | $9,041 | $8,475 | 23 | $9,041 | $6,865 | $23,991 |
| 2024 | $82,662 | $7,522 | $10,446 | $9,882 | 22 | $10,446 | $6,558 | $23,109 |
| 2023 | $83,262 | $21,215 | $17,078 | $16,520 | 18 | $17,078 | $6,407 | $22,352 |
| 2022 | $84,165 | $15,364 | $18,158 | $17,600 | 20 | $18,158 | $5,995 | $23,271 |
| 2021 | $161,102 | $16,377 | $13,336 | $12,721 | 14 | — | $5,792 | $21,251 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $8,556 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $48 to $1,100, with a median of $350. Among the largest grants to organizations were $1,100 to Commerce High School for medical assistance, $1,000 to Gainesville City Schools for scholarships, and $500 to Salute Our Veterans for charitable purposes. Other grants included assistance to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William M House as president, Georgia Collier as secretary treasurer, and Charlotte Edmondson House as trustee.
Edmondson Telford Foundation is led by William M. House, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William M. House
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charlotte Edmondson House
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Georgia Collier
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lavin Gibson (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Edmondson Telford Foundation
How much does Edmondson Telford Foundation give each year?
Edmondson Telford Foundation gave $9K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 23 grants.
What is Edmondson Telford Foundation's typical grant size?
Edmondson Telford Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $350, and its average grant was $407, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edmondson Telford Foundation give grants?
Edmondson Telford Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, GA (10 grants), Clermont, GA (2 grants) and Cleveland, GA (2 grants).
Does Edmondson Telford Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Edmondson Telford Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edmondson Telford Foundation's largest grantees?
Edmondson Telford Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Commerce High School ($1,100), Gainesville City Schools ($1,000) and Janey Ben Smith ($750), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Edmondson Telford Foundation?
Edmondson Telford Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
How do I apply for a grant from Edmondson Telford Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edmondson Telford Foundation's EIN?
Edmondson Telford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7062020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Edmondson Telford 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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