John and Penny Edison Family Foundation
The John and Penny Edison Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Park City, Utah. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Penny Edison Family Foundation gave $306K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $31K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $305,784
- +1106.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $30,578
- +1106.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Penny Edison Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is from its final 2022 filing and should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3247 Santa Fe Road, Park City, UT 84098
Phone: (440) 239-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Penny Edison Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($289K). Together the top 10 received $306K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 1% to Michigan, and 1% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Penny Edison Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $73K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $306K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General | $289,284 |
| Lost Tree Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | General | $7,500 |
| East Grand Rapids School Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools Bloomfield Hills, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth Athletic Sponsors Hanover, NH | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Baseball Hanover, NH | General | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Lost Tree Chapel North Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Lost Tree Chapel Library North Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth Annual Fund Hanover, NH | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $48 | $308,369 | $305,784 | 10 | $305,784 | — | $635 |
| 2021 | $308,321 | $30 | $26,566 | $25,350 | 10 | $25,350 | $30 | $15,441 |
| 2020 | $334,675 | $51 | $53,647 | $52,637 | 16 | — | $51 | $16,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Penny Edison Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $635 for 2022 — 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. One 2022 grantee, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, describes its own mission as creating “a thriving and equitable West Michigan by connecting people, passion and resources.”
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $305,784. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $289,284, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $289,284 to Schwab Charitable for general purposes. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Lost Tree Foundation and $2,000 to East Grand Rapids School Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Henrietta B Edison, Jeffrey S Edison, and Paul M Edison as directors.
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Henrietta B. Edison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Edison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul M. Edison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John S. Edison (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 John and Penny Edison Family Foundation
How much does John and Penny Edison Family Foundation give each year?
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation gave $306K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 10 grants.
What is John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $30,578, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Penny Edison Family Foundation that year got $73K on average.
Where does John and Penny Edison Family Foundation give grants?
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were North Palm Beach, FL (3 grants), Hanover, NH (3 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does John and Penny Edison Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($289,284), Lost Tree Foundation ($7,500) and East Grand Rapids School Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does John and Penny Edison Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One 2022 grantee, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, describes its own mission as creating “a thriving and equitable West Michigan by connecting people, passion and resources.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Penny Edison Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it 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 ↑
How much is John and Penny Edison Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, John and Penny Edison Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $635 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's EIN?
John and Penny Edison Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3648319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does John and Penny Edison Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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