Edmunds Family Foundation
Edmunds Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plainfield, New Jersey. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and fellowships in food science, as well as support for humanitarian aid, animal rescue, historic preservation, education, and other charitable activities.
Edmunds Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edmunds Family Foundation gave $84K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,705
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,790
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $5,961
- +9.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edmunds Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 975 Hillside Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone: (201) 874-6791
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmunds Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delaware Valley University ($38K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (47%), Georgia (37%), New Jersey (8%), Iowa (4%), and New York (2%). The largest 2025 grants went to organizations in Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edmunds Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $84K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | Edmunds Family Foundation Food Science Scholarship | $38,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Food Science Fellowship | $31,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief | $3,000 |
| FLTAP Inc Farmington, NY | Retired Race Horse Rescue and Placement | $2,000 |
| Save the Queen City Plainfield, NJ | Historic Preservation & Education | $2,000 |
| Pet Adoption League Inc Hackettstown, NJ | Animal Rescue & Adoption | $800 |
| Plainfield Area Humane Society Plainfield, NJ | Animal Rescue | $750 |
| Penn State University State College, PA | Gen Scholarship & Eberly Science Fund | $600 |
| Archaeological Conservancy Albuquerque, NM | Anasazi Site Preservation | $500 |
| Common Sense for Animals Stewartsville, NJ | Animal Rescue and Education | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,961 | $85,000 | $84,394 | $83,705 | 30 | $83,705 | $281 |
| 2024 | $5,434 | $70,000 | $68,041 | $67,340 | 29 | $67,340 | $217 |
| 2023 | $3,395 | $60,000 | $63,659 | $62,985 | 26 | $62,985 | $257 |
| 2022 | $7,054 | $60,000 | $57,840 | $57,181 | 26 | $57,181 | $294 |
| 2021 | $4,894 | $40,000 | $36,467 | $35,800 | 24 | — | $154 |
| 2020 | $1,361 | $30,040 | $34,179 | $34,050 | 19 | — | $236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edmunds Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated application policy says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for universities, animal welfare organizations, historic preservation and education, humanitarian aid, and conservation-related organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Delaware Valley University describes its approach as integrating theory and practice to prepare students to meet complex challenges. Plainfield Area Humane Society says it works to find safe, appropriate homes for homeless pets and to promote the well-being of animals in its care. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy describes its work as protecting and managing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its surrounding lands, while the Appalachian Mountain Club says it promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $83,705. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $38,000, with a median of $400. Its largest awards included $38,000 to Delaware Valley University for the Edmunds Family Foundation Food Science Scholarship and $31,000 to the University of Georgia Foundation for a food science fellowship. Other grants included $3,000 to the American Red Cross for humanitarian aid and disaster relief, $2,000 to FLTAP Inc for retired race horse rescue and placement, and $2,000 to Save the Queen City for historic preservation and education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J Edmunds as president, Laura E Edmunds as vice president, Geoffrey W Edmunds as secretary, Denise N Edmunds as treasurer, and Robert A Hipszer as trustee.
Edmunds Family Foundation is led by William J. Edmunds, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Edmunds
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Hipszer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise N. Edmunds
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey W. Edmunds
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura E. Edmunds
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Edmunds Family Foundation
How much does Edmunds Family Foundation give each year?
Edmunds Family Foundation gave $84K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 29 grants.
What is Edmunds Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edmunds Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $2,790, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edmunds Family Foundation that year got $89 on average.
Where does Edmunds Family Foundation give grants?
Edmunds Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (37%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plainfield, NJ (6 grants) and Minersville, PA (2 grants).
Does Edmunds Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Edmunds Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Historic Preservation & Education" (4 grants) and "Education & Historic Preservation" (3 grants).
Who are Edmunds Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edmunds Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Delaware Valley University ($38,000), University of Georgia Foundation ($31,000) and American Red Cross ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edmunds Family Foundation?
Edmunds Family Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edmunds Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated application policy says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for universities, animal welfare organizations, historic preservation and education, humanitarian aid, and conservation-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edmunds Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Edmunds Family Foundation's EIN?
Edmunds Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4441908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edmunds Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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