M J Edwards Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Memphis, TN EIN: 62-1808049

M J Edwards Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $237K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $6K.

Key facts about M J Edwards Foundation

EIN: 62-1808049
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $12,550
Grants made (2025): 8
Average grant: $1,569
Median grant: $1,500
Total assets: $236,788
Primary geography: Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated April 2026.

Who M J Edwards Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for M J Edwards Foundation's 8 itemized 2025 grants were Tennessee (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (7 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Mission" (4 grants) and "Educ Programs" (3 grants).

How M J Edwards Foundation gives

In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

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

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$237K

Annual Giving

$13K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$2K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M J Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About M J Edwards Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $13K (100%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Tennessee

Cities

MemphisCordova

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2023	2022
Total Assets	$236,788	$250,335	$259,134
Revenue	$5,709	$3,791	$3,289
Expenses	$12,600	$12,597	—
Qualifying Distributions	$12,550	$12,529	—
Net Investment Income	$5,709	$3,798	$4,893
Distributable Amount	$12,607	$11,545	$12,529

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include New Life Ministries More ($2,000), Hills Chapel Church ($2,000), A Maceo Walker School ($1,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES MORE Memphis, TN	RELIGIOUS MISSION	$2,000
HILLS CHAPEL CHURCH Cordova, TN	RELIGIOUS MISSION	$2,000
A MACEO WALKER SCHOOL Memphis, TN	EDUC PROGRAMS	$1,500
BREATH OF LIFE PREP ACAD Memphis, TN	EDUC PROGRAMS	$1,500
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Memphis, TN	EDUC PROGRAMS	$1,500
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH Memphis, TN	RELIGIOUS MISSION	$1,400
MT GILLIAM BAPT CHURCH Memphis, TN	RELIGIOUS MISSION	$1,400
JUGS INTERNAT-MPHS CHAP Memphis, TN	SCHOLARSHIPS	$1,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jesse H Turner Jr	Trustee	—	—
Christy M Turner	Cust of Contrib	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M J Edwards Foundation?

M J Edwards Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $237K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is M J Edwards Foundation?

As of 2025, M J Edwards Foundation holds $237K in total assets with $6K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $13K in 2025.

Where does M J Edwards Foundation operate?

M J Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.

What size grants does M J Edwards Foundation award?

In 2025, M J Edwards Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is M J Edwards Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, M J Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.