Edward Jones Foundation
Looking for Edward Jones grants for nonprofits? Edward Jones Foundation is Edward Jones's company-sponsored foundation, and this page covers the grants it reports to the IRS on Form 990-PF.
The Edward Jones Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Missouri. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, and no later filing is recorded; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Edward Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward Jones Foundation gave $15.1M across 203 grants in 2022 (avg $74K), mostly in Missouri. 62% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $15,080,605
- +19.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 203
- -12.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $74,289
- +36.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $77,533,882
- +33.8% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (126 of 203, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward Jones Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is stated on its 2022 filing and should not be taken as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 66541, St Louis, MO 63166-6541
Phone: (314) 515-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was United Way of Greater St Louis Inc ($3.7M). Together the top 10 received $10.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($49,075), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
545 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 424 grants of 545 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 4% to Arizona, and 1% each to Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 203 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward Jones Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 126 of 203 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $155K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 36% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 450% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $11.2M (2020) to $15.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 203 grants totaling $15.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc Saint Louis, MO | Health/Human Services | $3,713,777 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Community Service | $1,845,491 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Community Service | $1,500,000 |
| Bi-State Development Agency Saint Louis, MO | Community Service | $1,000,000 |
| Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Saint Louis, MO | ARTS | $550,000 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ | Community Service | $536,097 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Education | $500,000 |
| Pedal the Cause St. Louis, MO | Community Service | $334,834 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Inc Saint Louis, MO | Community Service | $310,000 |
| Delmar Divine Charitable Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Community Service | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,533,882 | $35,159,593 | $15,178,567 | $15,080,605 | 203 | $15,465,355 | $5,696,213 | $3,438,204 |
| 2021 | $57,937,606 | $44,940,612 | $12,808,053 | $12,674,247 | 233 | $12,575,097 | $15,975,718 | $1,837,141 |
| 2020 | $25,705,897 | $7,824,953 | $11,538,730 | $11,203,130 | 109 | — | $3,698,599 | $1,414,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2022 grants show support for organizations working in community service, health and human services, education, and the arts.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. United Way of an individual recipient says it mobilizes the community to help people live their best possible lives. Great Rivers Greenway Foundation says it supports projects that establish, enhance, maintain, and sustain greenways in the an individual recipient region. The Urban League of an individual recipient describes its work as empowering African Americans and others in the region through advocacy, programs, and efforts to advance economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights. The an individual recipient Symphony Orchestra says it enriches lives through music, concerts, community programs, and educational resources.
Other supported organizations include Valley of the Sun United Way, which describes work in health, housing and homelessness, education, and workforce development in Maricopa County; Pedal the Cause, which funds cancer research; and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, which builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 203 grants totaling $15,080,605. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $3,713,777, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $3,713,777 to United Way of an individual recipient for health and human services; $1,845,491 to Great Rivers Greenway Foundation and $1,500,000 to the Urban League of an individual recipient for community service; $1,000,000 to Bi-State Development Agency for community service; and $550,000 to the an individual recipient Symphony Orchestra for the arts. Other large grants included $536,097 to Valley of the Sun United Way, $500,000 to an individual recipient Community Foundation for education, and $334,834 to Pedal the Cause for community service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Penny Pennington as chairman and Andrew Miedler as trustee.
Edward Jones Foundation is led by Penny Pennington, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Penny Pennington
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Miedler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kevin Bastien (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Edward Jones Foundation
How much does Edward Jones Foundation give each year?
Edward Jones Foundation gave $15.1M across 203 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12.7M across 233 grants.
What is Edward Jones Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward Jones Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,500, and its average grant was $74,289, across 203 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward Jones Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Edward Jones Foundation give grants?
Edward Jones Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (77 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Edward Jones Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 203 grants with a stated purpose on Edward Jones Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (94 grants), "Health/Human Services" (61 grants) and "Education" (31 grants).
Who are Edward Jones Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward Jones Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include United Way of Greater St Louis Inc ($3,713,777), Great Rivers Greenway Foundation ($1,845,491) and Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis ($1,500,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($49,075), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Jones Foundation?
Edward Jones Foundation reported $77.5M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward Jones Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2022 grants show support for organizations working in community service, health and human services, education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Jones Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward Jones Foundation's EIN?
Edward Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1595600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Edward Jones Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Does Edward Jones give grants to nonprofits?
Yes. Edward Jones Foundation, Edward Jones's company-sponsored foundation, awarded 203 grants totaling $15.1M in 2022, according to its IRS Form 990-PF. Edward Jones may also give through corporate programs that are not reported on the foundation's 990.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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