The Joe and Pat Edwards Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Barnesville, Georgia. Established in 1997, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving primarily within Georgia and surrounding states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$287K
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
46
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support Emory University in Georgia. Beyond this core focus, the foundation provides grants in the areas of:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants in support of various organizational activities and initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama, with a particular emphasis on Georgia-based institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,422,360 (as of 2024)
- Total Revenues: $337,089 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $294,553 (2024)
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,422,360 | $2,379,824 | $2,431,112 |
| Revenue | $337,089 | $215,708 | $181,105 |
| Expenses | $294,553 | $266,996 | $309,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $286,750 | $262,200 | $302,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $137,327 | $113,953 | $103,842 |
| Distributable Amount | $367,759 | $286,642 | $279,375 |
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
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James J Edwards – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Christopher C Edwards – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
The foundation was established by J. Joseph "Joe" Edwards and Patricia "Pat" Carter Edwards, both Emory University alumni. Joe Edwards graduated from Oxford College (54OX), received degrees from Emory College (56B and 58B), and has been deeply involved in strategic planning and fundraising for Oxford College for over forty years. Pat Edwards graduated from Emory College (61C) and has been active in Barnesville and Lamar County civic organizations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES J EDWARDS SR | CHAIRMAN/CEO | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICIA C EDWARDS | VICE CHAIRMA | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES J EDWARDS JR | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER C EDWARDS | CFO/TREASURE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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