Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation
The Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation is a private foundation based in Fishers, Indiana. It reported $636,075 in grants to 14 organizations in filing year 2025; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation gave $636K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Indiana. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $636,075
- +114.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,434
- +99.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,749,414
- +13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10150 Lantern Road, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 598-2043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County ($281K). Together the top 10 received $596K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 56 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 28% to Ohio, and 16% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 239% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $234K (2021) to $640K (2018). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $636K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Richmond, IN | Operations of the Non Profit | $281,075 |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton, OH | Operations of the Non Profit | $100,000 |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Somerset, KY | Operations of the Non Profit | $100,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Dayton, OH | Operations of the Non Profit | $25,000 |
| Beth Boruk Temple Richmond, IN | Operations of the Non Profit | $15,000 |
| Air Camp Dayton, OH | Operations of the Non Profit | $15,000 |
| Richmond Symphony Orchestra Richmond, IN | Operations of the Non Profit | $15,000 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Dayton, OH | Operations of the Non Profit | $15,000 |
| Indiana University East Richmond, IN | Operations of the Non Profit | $15,000 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Richmond, IN | Operations of the Non Profit | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,749,414 | $1,265,624 | $687,404 | $636,075 | 14 | $636,075 | $94,029 | $266,426 |
| 2024 | $4,171,194 | $1,442,076 | $341,385 | $296,800 | 13 | $296,800 | — | $199,450 |
| 2023 | $3,070,503 | $2,304,410 | $379,237 | $360,000 | 10 | $360,000 | $10,864 | $96,209 |
| 2022 | $1,145,330 | $1,010,539 | $337,497 | $330,000 | 10 | $330,000 | $5,207 | $28,444 |
| 2021 | $472,288 | $65,991 | $240,976 | $233,542 | 9 | $233,542 | $58,557 | $29,240 |
| 2020 | $647,273 | $526,085 | $282,999 | $279,261 | 7 | — | $22,347 | $26,884 |
| 2018 | $480,643 | $515,902 | $643,656 | $640,000 | 9 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations including a children’s hospital, arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, a congregation, and a regional hospital. Dayton Children’s Hospital describes its mission as “the relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach.” Richmond Symphony Orchestra says it aims to enrich, entertain, and educate through inclusive music experiences. Air Camp Inc says it provides hands-on aviation and aeronautics experiences to inspire learning in STEM. Wabash College describes itself as a liberal arts college for men focused on critical thinking, responsible action, effective leadership, and humane living.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $636,075. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $281,075, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the reported recipients were Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County ($281,075), Dayton Children’s Hospital ($100,000), Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital ($100,000), Beth Jacob Congregation ($25,000), and Richmond Symphony Orchestra ($15,000). The listed purposes for these grants were operations of the nonprofit. Other 2025 recipients included Air Camp Inc, Dayton Performing Arts, Indiana University East, Ivy Tech Community College, and Cincinnati Oprea, each receiving $15,000. Wabash College received $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark E Maddox as President, Robert L Bever as Vice Preside, and Elizabeth Ann Lydick as Secretary-Tr.
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation is led by Mark E. Maddox, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark E. Maddox
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ann Lydick
Secretary-Tr
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Bever
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debra Edelman (2018–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation
How much does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation give each year?
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation gave $636K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $297K across 13 grants.
What is Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $45,434, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation give grants?
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (28%) and Kentucky (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, IN (6 grants) and Dayton, OH (5 grants).
Does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations of the Non Profit" (14 grants).
Who are Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County ($281,075), Dayton Childrens Hospital ($100,000) and Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation?
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $636K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a children’s hospital, arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, a congregation, and a regional hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Debra Edelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8022209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Jack and Debra Edelman 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
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