The Edward Jones Foundation is a corporate foundation established in January 2023 as the philanthropic arm of Edward Jones, a financial services firm. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the foundation supports organizations aligned with Edward Jones' corporate mission and community impact priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$138.9M
+36.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$20.3M
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
6,618
+72.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-45.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports its three Purpose Impact Areas:
- Partnering for Lasting Financial Strength
- Promoting Healthier Futures
- Advancing Inclusive Growth
Primary funding focuses include:
- Education
- Human services
- Health and medical disciplines related to diseases and disorders
- Animal-related causes
- Community development
- Arts and culture
- Civic affairs
- Zoos and food banks
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made on an invitation-only basis.
Grant Range
$250 to $3.7 million
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
National focus with significant emphasis on the St. Louis, Missouri region. Primary funding areas include Missouri, Texas, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $138.9 million
- Total Revenue: $57.7 million
- Total Expenses: $20.5 million
- Net Income: $37.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $250,000
Tax Status:
- EIN: 92-1435643
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since January 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $138,906,078 | $101,433,790 |
| Revenue | $57,674,172 | $45,684,896 |
| Expenses | $20,451,884 | $21,784,988 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $20,074,766 | $21,699,327 |
| Net Investment Income | $20,874,591 | $4,811,166 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,532,115 | $4,159,259 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 1000 Generations Inc ($2,000), 7th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center ($1,550), A Mighty Change of Heart Inc ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 HORSE AT A TIME DRAFT HORSE RESCUE INC CORVALLIS, MT | ANIMAL-RELATED | $50 |
| 1000 GENERATIONS INC ELKHORN, WI | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $2,000 |
| 1256 MOVEMENT BARTLESVILLE, OK | HOUSING, SHELTER | $500 |
| 15-10 FOUNDATION CHARLESTON, WV | ANIMAL-RELATED | $55 |
| 180ZONE INC DAVENPORT, IA | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $500 |
| 1911 UNITED INCORPORATED GLENARDEN, MD | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING | $100 |
| 2026 PRIOR LAKE - LAKERS BASEBALL CLUB SAVAGE, MN | RECREATION, SPORTS, LEISURE, ATHLETICS | $125 |
| 210 INSPIRED INC BOERNE, TX | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM AND GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS | $500 |
| 23RD VETERAN ESKO, MN | PUBLIC, SOCIETY BENEFIT - MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER | $50 |
| 24 FOUNDATION INC CHARLOTTE, NC | DISEASES, DISORDERS, MEDICAL DISCIPLINES | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Laura Ellenhorn — President and Director (Principal, Head of Community Impact at Edward Jones)
- Andrew Miedler — Treasurer and Director (Finance Division Leader)
- Tina Hrevus — Secretary and Director (Managing Partner's Office)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA ELLENHORN | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| TINA HREVUS | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ANDREW MIEDLER | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Edward Jones Foundation is part of Edward Jones' broader $150 million commitment to corporate, foundation, and associate philanthropic contributions through 2025, announced in 2021. The foundation's Financial Fitness program achieved its goal of advancing financial education for 1 million people annually ahead of schedule in 2024.
Edward Jones Foundation - Grant Information & Application DetailsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Edward Jones Foundation fund?
The foundation supports its three Purpose Impact Areas: • Partnering for Lasting Financial Strength • Promoting Healthier Futures • Advancing Inclusive Growth Primary funding focuses include: • Education • Human services • Health and medical disciplines related to diseases and disorders • Animal-related causes • Community development • Arts and culture • Civic affairs • Zoos and food banks
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Jones Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 3,837 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $20.1 million (2024) • Grant range: $250 to $3.7 million • In 2023, awarded $15.1 million through 203 grants **Recent Major Grants (2024):** • United Way of Greater St. Louis Inc.: $3,316,912 • Great Rivers Greenway Foundation: $1,833,330 • Inclusiv: $1,800,000 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made on an invitation-only basis.
Where does Edward Jones Foundation make grants?
National focus with significant emphasis on the St. Louis, Missouri region. Primary funding areas include Missouri, Texas, and Illinois.
What size grants does Edward Jones Foundation award?
In 2024, Edward Jones Foundation awarded 6,618 grants totaling $20.3M — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Edward Jones Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edward Jones Foundation's EIN?
Edward Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1435643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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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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