Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation

LAKE FOREST, IL EIN: 82-3612639

Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE FOREST, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $52K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$175K

+21.9% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-18.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $510K (82%)

Maryland $80K (13%)

Georgia $15K (2%)

North Carolina $12K (2%)

New York $4K (1%)

States

Georgia Illinois Maryland North Carolina New York

Cities

BaltimoreChicagoCollege ParkDarienDavidsonLake ForestNew YorkSouth ElginSt Simons IslandWaukegan

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,962,926	$2,881,881	$2,948,935
Revenue	$174,386	$128,680	$-14,482
Expenses	$202,960	$173,461	$144,521
Qualifying Distributions	$174,888	$143,500	$104,750
Net Investment Income	$52,114	$67,338	$32,959
Distributable Amount	$205,115	$167,052	$165,942

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

51 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rush University Medical Center ($60,000), Lake Forest Presbyterian Church ($26,638), Rush Anchor Cross ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYSGIRLS CLUB SOUTH ELGIN, IL	DONATION - SUPPORTING BOYS & GIRLS CLUB THAT MOTIVATES KIDS TO POSITIVELY DEVELOP AND GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. THEIR MISSION IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.	$3,000
COMMUNITY FOR COASTAL GA DARIEN, GA	DONATION - SUPPORTING COASTAL REGIONAL AND REGIONAL PLANNING, COORDINATING LOCAL GOV AND PROVIDING SERVICES FOR SENIORS ACROSS COASTAL GEORGIA. MULTI COUNTY AGENCY PLANNING FOR 10 COUNTIES COVERING DEVELOPMENT. AGING SERVICES AND REGIONAL GROWTH.	$1,000
DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC	DONATION - ATHLETIC FUND STUDENT AND PROGRAMS SUPPORT.	$3,000
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHICAGO, IL	DONATION	$10,000
GLASA LAKE FOREST, IL	DONATION - ATHLETIC SUPPORT ORGANIZATION.	$2,500
LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL LAKE FOREST, IL	DONATION - EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PREK-8.	$2,000
LAKE FOREST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LAKE FOREST, IL	DONATION - SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION; THE MISSION IS TO SEND WELL-EQUIPPED DISCIPLES OF JESUS INTO THE WORLD AND NURTURING A COMMUNITY OF FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE.	$26,638
LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF SENIOR CIT FDN LAKE FOREST, IL	DONATION - TO LF SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION FOR THEIR MISSION TO CREATE AN AWARENESS IN LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF OF THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS, TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES OF DICKINSON HALL, THE SENIOR CENTER SERVING LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF AND TO PROVIDE MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, ENGAGEMENT AND CONTINUED PERSONAL GROWTH OF OLDER ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE.	$1,000
MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	MISERICORDIA OFFERS A COMMUNITY OF CARE THAT MAXIMIZES POTENTIAL FOR PERSONS WITH MILD TO PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MANY OF WHOM ARE ALSO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED. BY SERVING SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS, MISERICORDIA ALSO SERVES THE FAMILIES WHO WANT THE BEST FOR THEM, YET CANNOT PROVIDE IT AT HOME.	$3,000
PADS LAKE COUNTY WAUKEGAN, IL	DONATION - SUPPORT ORGANIZATION REDUCING HOMELESSNESS.	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHRISTINE A EDWARDS	PRESIDENT	1	—
JOHN H EDWARDS	SEC/TREAS	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation?

Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE FOREST, IL. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation?

As of 2024, Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $174K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $175K in 2024.

Where does Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation operate?

Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New York.

What size grants does Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation award?

In 2024, Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $175K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation's EIN?

Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3612639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.