Edwins Foundation
Foundation was formed to coordinate, promote and oversee the operations of edwins, second chance, the butcher shop, the bakery, edwins too and the family center.
Edwins Foundation at a glance
In short: Edwins Foundation gave $1.6M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $222K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,550,501
- +77.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $221,500
- +77.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,963
- Total assets
- $3,079,714
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edwins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute ($1.1M). Together the top 7 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 28 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edwins Foundation gives
- Giving grew 379% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $1,081,417 |
| Edwins Second Chance Life Skills Center Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $208,350 |
| Edwins Family Center LLC Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $100,500 |
| Edwins Butcher Shop and Training Center Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $57,963 |
| Edwins Restaurant and Training Center DBA Edwins Too Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $52,964 |
| Edwins 2950 South Moreland LLC Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $32,575 |
| Edwins Bakery and Training Center Cleveland Heights, OH | For Operations | $16,732 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,079,714 | $2,721,991 | $3,047,207 | $1,550,501 | 7 | $-5,512 |
| 2024 | $3,545,062 | $2,586,654 | $2,493,938 | $873,214 | 7 | $5,172 |
| 2023 | $2,730,378 | $1,729,794 | $1,575,894 | $334,500 | 6 | $5,290 |
| 2022 | $2,362,130 | $1,587,174 | $1,400,703 | $323,800 | 3 | $521 |
| 2021 | $2,160,870 | $1,619,364 | $1,279,637 | $317,770 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $1,815,647 | $1,116,669 | $842,986 | $100,000 | 2 | $1 |
About Edwins Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Edwins Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cleveland Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edwins Foundation is led by Brandon Chrostowski, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brandon Chrostowski
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sinnenberg
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Stull
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Swary
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil McCarthy
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Daryl Deckard (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Duane Deskins (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jenniffer Deckard (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edwins Foundation
How much does Edwins Foundation give each year?
Edwins Foundation gave $1.6M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $873K across 7 grants.
What is Edwins Foundation's typical grant size?
Edwins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $57,963, and its average grant was $221,500, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Edwins Foundation give grants?
Edwins Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland Heights, OH (7 grants).
Does Edwins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Edwins Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Operations" (7 grants).
Who are Edwins Foundation's largest grantees?
Edwins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute ($1,081,417), Edwins Second Chance Life Skills Center ($208,350) and Edwins Family Center LLC ($100,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwins Foundation?
Edwins Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Edwins Foundation?
Edwins Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cleveland Heights, OH. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Edwins Foundation's EIN?
Edwins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2196126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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