Edward Jones Foundation
The Edward Jones Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 1991 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and serves as the philanthropic arm of Edward Jones, supporting community initiatives through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$15.1M
+19.0% YoY
Grant Count
203
-12.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
+36.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes including:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
- Human services
- Community development
- Civic affairs
- Animal-related causes (including zoos)
- Food banks
Grantmaking
Grant Range
of $2,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, Illinois, and Florida, with significant focus on the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2022:
- Total assets: $77,533,882
- Total revenues: $35,159,593
- Total expenses: $15,178,567
- Total liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $138,906,078
- Total revenues: $57,674,172
- Total expenses: $20,451,884
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Bi-state Development Agency ($1,000,000), Curators of the University of Missouri ($200,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A GIFT FOR TEACHING INC ORLANDO, FL | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS & PARKINSONS ASSOCIATION OF THE TREASURE COAST INC PORT ST LUCIE, FL | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $1,500 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - ST LOUIS CHAPTER CHICAGO, IL | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $1,500 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER CHICAGO, IL | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $1,500 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC CHICAGO, IL | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC ATLANTA, GA | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $1,937 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-ILLINOIS KENNESAW, GA | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $500 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-MISSOURI KENNESAW, GA | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $35,000 |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - ST LOUIS AREA MEDFORD, MA | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Penny Pennington - Chairman
- Andrew Miedler - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY PENNINGTON | CHAIRMAN | 0.1 | — |
| ANDREW MIEDLER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 66541, St. Louis, MO 63166-6541
- Telephone: 314-515-2000
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Edward Jones Foundation fund?
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes including: • Arts and culture • Education • Health • Human services • Community development • Civic affairs • Animal-related causes (including zoos) • Food banks
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Jones Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 203 grants in 2022 with a median grant size of $2,500 • Maximum grant award: $3.7 million • Recent major grants (2022): • United Way of Greater St. Louis: $3,713,777 • Great Rivers Greenway Foundation: $1,845,491 • Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis: $1,500,000 **Financial Giving:** • Total giving in 2022: $15,465,355 • Total giving in 2024: $16,531,697 (across 824 grants)
Where does Edward Jones Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, Illinois, and Florida, with significant focus on the St. Louis metropolitan area.
What size grants does Edward Jones Foundation award?
In 2022, Edward Jones Foundation awarded 203 grants totaling $15.1M — an average of about $74K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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