Edwards Foundation
Edwards Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $16,700 to charitable organizations in California, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon.
Edwards Foundation at a glance
In short: Edwards Foundation gave $17K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,700
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,392
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $405,542
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edwards Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other process details are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3548 Bayonne Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (619) 223-1211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vista Hill Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in California (58% of grant dollars), Nevada (18%), Washington (15%), and Oregon (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edwards Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 21% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $25K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Hill Foundation San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| AAUW-Ispf San Jose, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | General | $1,500 |
| Lewis Clark Univ Portland, OR | General | $1,500 |
| United Cerebral Palsy San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Bellingham 1ST Congregation Bellingham, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of North Nevada Sparks, NV | General | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Reno, NV | General | $1,000 |
| Arts of All Nevada Reno, NV | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,542 | $19,874 | $23,114 | $16,700 | 12 | — | $3,644 | $9,806 |
| 2023 | $408,782 | $10,245 | $4,682 | $19,200 | 13 | $4,678 | $3,326 | $22,620 |
| 2022 | $430,282 | $-24,190 | $25,065 | $20,100 | 13 | $4,965 | $1,383 | $23,182 |
| 2021 | $482,918 | $40,254 | $32,095 | $24,050 | 15 | $8,045 | $7,007 | $26,561 |
| 2020 | $474,759 | $-5,761 | $15,348 | $24,600 | 15 | — | — | $51,522 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans mental and behavioral health, education and social services, poverty reduction, and support for people with disabilities. For example, Vista Hill Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life through mental and behavioral health, educational, and social services. Hopelink says it equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, partnerships, and advocacy. United Cerebral Palsy says it promotes and supports quality of life for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $16,700. Grants ranged from $350 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $5,000 to Vista Hill Foundation, $2,000 to AAUW-ISPF, $1,500 each to Hopelink and Lewis Clark University, and $1,000 each to United Cerebral Palsy, Bellingham 1st Congregation, Food Bank of North Nevada, Ronald McDonald House, Catholic Charities, and Arts of All Nevada.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sabra L. Vaughn, Jonathan R. Edwards, Mark Edwards, and Victoria Hamilton as trustees.
Edwards Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan R. Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sabra L. Vaughn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria Hamilton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edwards Foundation
How much does Edwards Foundation give each year?
Edwards Foundation gave $17K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 13 grants.
What is Edwards Foundation's typical grant size?
Edwards Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,392, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edwards Foundation give grants?
Edwards Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (18%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does Edwards Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edwards Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwards Foundation's largest grantees?
Edwards Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vista Hill Foundation ($5,000), AAUW-Ispf ($2,000) and Hopelink ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edwards Foundation?
Edwards Foundation reported $406K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What does Edwards Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans mental and behavioral health, education and social services, poverty reduction, and support for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwards Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Edwards Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edwards Foundation's EIN?
Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6054171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edwards Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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