Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 76-0537323

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $445K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $17K.

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation at a glance

In short: Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $37K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$37,000
+1.4% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
-50.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$37,000
+102.7% vs 2025
Median grant
$37,000
Total assets
$445,412
-4.5% vs 2025
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

The Brookwood Community: $37KThe Brookwood Community$37K

The largest 2026 recipient was The Brookwood Community ($37K).

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

BrookshireHoustonCoconut CreekBellaireBrooklynCodyFerndaleFront RoyalOrindaStowe

How Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K7 grants2021 6 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 2 grants2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $40K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Brookwood Community Brookshire, TXUnrestricted use by The Brookwood Community$37,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$445,412$16,656$37,795$37,0001$37,000$16,656$23,184
2025$466,551$1,419$37,324$36,5002$36,500$1,419$24,742
2024$502,456$2,462$41,021$40,0002$40,000$2,462$26,360
2023$541,015$1,670$39,550$36,0002$36,000$1,670$28,384
2022$578,895$200,206$30,000$29,0006$29,000$200,206$24,840
2021$408,688$10,771$40,393$39,5007—$10,771$25,536

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation is led by Christine Edwards, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Christine Edwards

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeanne Edwards

    Vice President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Molly McBrien

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation

How much does Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation give each year?

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $37K across 2 grants.

How large is Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation?

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation reported $445K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation operate?

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming.

What is Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation's EIN?

Jarlath O and Evelyn H Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0537323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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