Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc

WINTER PARK, FL EIN: 23-7318041 Website

Children and youth Adults Young adults Older adults Women and girls

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation is a private, non-operating 501(c)(3) charitable foundation headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. Established in 1973, the foundation is dedicated to fulfilling its mission throughout the Central Florida community. The foundation operates as an independent organization focused on grantmaking and providing management assistance to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$84.0M

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.0M

+117.2% YoY

Grant Count

+60.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$61K

+35.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary focus areas include:

Human Services — support for charitable, educational, and health service organizations
Youth Services — programs benefiting children and young people
Services for the Elderly — support for aging populations
Services for the Handicapped — programs serving individuals with disabilities
Arts and Cultural Programs — nationally recognized quality arts or cultural initiatives
Nonprofit Capacity Building — management assistance, governance development, and volunteer development for nonprofit organizations
Philanthropy and Grantmaking — strengthening the philanthropic community and connecting philanthropists across Florida

The foundation's best work centers on helping nonprofit organizations be better managed, governed, and led. A core role includes strengthening the caring community in Florida by connecting philanthropists across the state and providing management assistance for nonprofit leaders.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Central Florida, with some statewide and national reach. The foundation is particularly committed to strengthening the nonprofit sector and promoting philanthropy throughout Central Florida and the state of Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $5.5M (98%)

New York $75K (1%)

District of Columbia $17K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Florida New York

Cities

Altamonte SpringsCasselberryJacksonvilleMaitlandNew YorkOrlandoOviedoTallahasseeTampaWashingtonWinter Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Revenue (Most Recent Data):

Total Assets: $83,978,453 (as of August 2024)
Total Revenue: $5,005,131 (fiscal year ending August 2024)
Total Expenses: $4,243,211 (fiscal year ending August 2024)
Net Income: $761,920 (fiscal year ending August 2024)
Total Giving: $1,957,810 (2024)

Previous Year Data:

Total Assets: $83,216,533 (as of August 2023)
Total Revenue: $3,634,703 (fiscal year 2023)
Total Expenses: $3,210,024 (fiscal year 2023)

Tax Status:

501(c)(3) organization
Private non-operating foundation
Tax-exempt since October 1973
EIN: 23-7318041

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$83,978,453	$83,216,533	$82,791,854
Revenue	$5,005,131	$3,634,703	$6,170,739
Expenses	$4,243,211	$3,210,024	$2,826,215
Qualifying Distributions	$3,462,127	$2,735,137	$6,113,608
Net Investment Income	$4,527,499	$3,392,947	$6,406,968
Distributable Amount	$4,322,421	$4,012,849	$4,432,073

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

102 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc

Foundation

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Grant

EDYTH BUSH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

Amount

US $5,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins Col ($350,000), United Arts of Central Florida Inc ($225,000), Various 501(c)(3) Public Charities ($201,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER INC WINTER PARK, FL	2024 GALA DONATION MATCH IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN AND DR. O'GARA	$15,000
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS - CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER WINTER PARK, FL	2023 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARD SUPPORT: H. CLIFFORD LEE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD & DAVID R. ROBERTS YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY	$20,000
CENTRAL FLORIDA VOCAL ARTS WINTER PARK, FL	DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR HIRE & STAFF / BOARD CONTINUING EDUCATION	$40,000
DRESS FOR SUCCESS GREATER ORLANDO WINTER PARK, FL	IN RECOGNITION OF RICHARD J. CONLEE'S SUPPORT OF WINTER PARK NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THIS GRANT HELPS EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS	$3,000
EDYTH BUSH INSTITUTE FOR PHILANTHROPY & NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AT ROLLINS COL WINTER PARK, FL	TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE EDYTH BUSH INSTITUTE FOR PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AT ROLLINS COLLEGE	$350,000
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC TALLAHASSEE, FL	SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA CHAMBER FOUNDATION 2023-2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM	$50,000
FLORIDA NONPROFIT ALLIANCE INC JACKSONVILLE, FL	FNA MISSION SUPPORT	$35,000
FLORIDA PHILANTHROPIC NETWORK INC TAMPA, FL	IN SUPPORT OF 2024 PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE, DEVELOP, AND ADVANCE PHILANTHROPY IN FLORIDA	$8,000
FLORIDA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC WINTER PARK, FL	IN RECOGNITION OF H. CLIFFORD LEE'S SUPPORT OF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, THIS GRANT HELPS EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CENTRAL FLORIDA'S YOUNG MUSICIANS	$1,000
FOUNDATION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN INC WINTER PARK, FL	IN RECOGNITION OF RICHARD J. CONLEE'S SUPPORT OF WINTER PARK NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THIS GRANT PROVIDES PERSONALIZED CARE AND ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Richard J. Walsh — Chairman
Matthew W. Certo — Vice Chairman & Corporate Secretary
David A. Odahowski — President
Anne B. Kerr, Ph.D.
Brian M. Butler
John Rife
Sandy Hostetter
Leon Camarda

Staff:

David A. Odahowski — President & CEO
Maggie Soderholm — Grants Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RICHARD J WALSH	DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN	2	$15,000
MATTHEW W CERTO	VICE-CHAIRMAN & CORPORATE SECRETARY	2	$15,000
DAVID A ODAHOWSKI	PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR	45	$331,667
MARY ELLEN HUTCHESON CPA CGMA	VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER	45	$261,667
LEON CAMARDA	DIRECTOR	2	$3,750
ANNE KERR	DIRECTOR	2	$15,000
JOHN RILEY	DIRECTOR	2	$15,000
PATRICIA ENGFER	DIRECTOR	2	$15,000
BRIAN BUTLER	DIRECTOR	2	$15,000

Contact Information

Address: 199 South Knowles Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789

Phone: 407-647-4322

Email: grantsinfo@edythbush.org

Website: edythbush.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Children and youth Adults Young adults Older adults Women and girls

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

Edyth Bush established the Foundation to alleviate human suffering and to help people help themselves. She was particularly interested in working with children and began granting funds to education and human service organizations in Central Florida. The foundation's primary focus areas include: • **Human Services** — support for charitable, educational, and health service organizations • **Youth Services** — programs benefiting children and young people • **Services for the Elderly** — support …

How do I apply for a grant from Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes and Types:** • Typical grant awards range from $815 to $350,000 • The foundation provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people of Central Florida • The foundation also provides program-related investment loans for construction, land purchase, emergency, or similar purposes to organizations otherwise qualified to receive grants • The foundation provides below-market-rate office and meeting space to nonprofit organiza…

Where does Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7318041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.