Edward & Mildred English is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PARIS, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$142K
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
-35.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-35.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Mildred English reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Edward & Mildred English
Based on IRS filings
Edward & Mildred English is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PARIS, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $141,743 | $142,919 | $148,183 |
| Revenue | $6,276 | $4,624 | $4,499 |
| Expenses | $7,364 | $9,902 | $8,242 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,212 | $8,724 | $7,091 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,315 | $2,947 | $2,796 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,141 | $7,365 | $7,283 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brianna Reese ($1,175), Emily Milburn ($1,175), Shayne Smith ($1,175).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIANNA REESE CHARLESTON, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,175 |
| EMILY MILBURN CHARLESTON, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,175 |
| SHAYNE SMITH CHARLESTON, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,175 |
| EMILY HALL CHARLESTON, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,175 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMRA INMAN | SENIOR TRUST OFFICER | 40 | $2,274 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward & Mildred English?
Edward & Mildred English is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PARIS, IL. It holds $142K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Edward & Mildred English?
As of 2024, Edward & Mildred English holds $142K in total assets with $6K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Edward & Mildred English operate?
Edward & Mildred English has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Edward & Mildred English award?
In 2024, Edward & Mildred English awarded 4 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Edward & Mildred English required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward & Mildred English reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edward & Mildred English's EIN?
Edward & Mildred English's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6356801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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