Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc
The Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Barnesville, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc gave $370K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,000
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,125
- +271.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $2,280,782
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% 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 Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 199 Veterans Pkwy N, Barnesville, GA 30204
Phone: (770) 487-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation Central GA ($319K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 191 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. Virginia, South Carolina, and New York each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2019) to $370K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Central GA Macon, GA | Support | $219,000 |
| Community Foundation Central GA Macon, GA | Support | $100,000 |
| Zebulon Baptist Church Zebulon, GA | Support | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Ch Zebulon Zebulon, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| University of Va Darden Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Greenville High School Greenville, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| New York Road Runners Inc New York, NY | Support | $2,500 |
| Pike County Historical Society Zebulon, GA | Support | $2,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund Barnesville, GA | Support | $1,500 |
| Arts Association Newton County Covington, GA | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,280,782 | $232,878 | $374,456 | $370,000 | 16 | $370,000 | $126,448 | $417,984 |
| 2024 | $2,422,360 | $337,089 | $294,553 | $286,750 | 46 | $286,750 | $137,327 | $367,759 |
| 2023 | $2,379,824 | $215,708 | $266,996 | $262,200 | 46 | $262,200 | $113,953 | $286,642 |
| 2022 | $2,431,112 | $181,105 | $309,875 | $302,100 | 47 | $302,100 | $103,842 | $279,375 |
| 2021 | $2,475,627 | $191,890 | $206,288 | $203,450 | 36 | $203,450 | $97,282 | $284,006 |
| 2020 | $2,490,025 | $232,361 | $203,903 | $202,760 | 37 | — | $96,237 | $203,289 |
| 2019 | $2,461,567 | $187,872 | $186,536 | $184,050 | 24 | — | $86,974 | $203,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $418K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants include support for a community foundation, churches, a high school, civic and cultural organizations, and other charitable organizations. New York Road Runners Inc describes its mission as transforming community health and well-being through inclusive, accessible running experiences. The Empty Stocking Fund describes its work as providing toys, gifts, and essential supplies to support disadvantaged children’s social and emotional development and academic success.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $370,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $219,000, with a median of $1,750. Notable grants included $219,000 and $100,000 to Community Foundation Central GA; $25,000 to Zebulon Baptist Church; $5,000 to First United Methodist Ch Zebulon; and $5,000 to University of VA Darden Foundation. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Greenville High School, $2,500 to New York Road Runners Inc, and $1,500 to Empty Stocking Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James J Edwards Sr as Chairman/CEO, Patricia C Edwards as Vice Chairman, James J Edwards Jr as Secretary, and Christopher C Edwards as CFO/Treasurer.
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc is led by James J. Edwards Sr., Chairman & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. Edwards Sr.
Chairman & CEO
Chairman → Chairman & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher C. Edwards
CFO & Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Edwards Jr.
Secretary
Assistant Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia C. Edwards
Vice Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc
How much does Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc give each year?
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc gave $370K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $287K across 46 grants.
What is Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $23,125, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc that year got $54K on average.
Where does Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc give grants?
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Zebulon, GA (3 grants), Macon, GA (2 grants), Barnesville, GA (2 grants) and Culloden, GA (2 grants).
Does Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (16 grants).
Who are Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation Central GA ($319,000 across 2 grants), Zebulon Baptist Church ($25,000) and First United Methodist Ch Zebulon ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc?
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for a community foundation, churches, a high school, civic and cultural organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2356582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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