M Lowell Edwards Foundation
The M Lowell Edwards Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing lists 12 grants totaling $112,000, with recipients in Oregon, California, Tennessee, and Washington, DC.
M Lowell Edwards Foundation at a glance
In short: M Lowell Edwards Foundation gave $112K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Oregon. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,000
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,333
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,157,678
- +21.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M Lowell Edwards Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Livingston Ave Ep-Mn-Ws4T, St Paul, MN 55107
Phone: (651) 466-8424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M Lowell Edwards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Health Science University ($56K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 66 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Minnesota. In 2024, 74% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 21% to California, 4% to Tennessee, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M Lowell Edwards Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $120K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health Science University Portland, OR | General Support | $56,000 |
| Uc Davis Health Sciences Developmen Sacramento, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Legacy Health Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $7,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Portland, OR | General Support | $7,000 |
| AAUW Nevada County Branch Grass Valley, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| See Ya Later Foundation McMinnville, OR | General Support | $6,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $4,000 |
| Reed College Portland, OR | General Support | $3,000 |
| Soup Kitchen at St Barnabas McMinnville, OR | General Support | $2,000 |
| Saturday Academy Portland, OR | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,157,678 | $510,055 | $132,999 | $112,000 | 12 | $115,379 | $492,703 | $114,361 |
| 2023 | $1,780,662 | $72,854 | $137,192 | $120,000 | 14 | $121,762 | $57,659 | $106,782 |
| 2022 | $1,844,960 | $49,400 | $122,176 | $100,000 | 10 | $101,839 | $35,212 | $107,853 |
| 2021 | $1,917,736 | $578,158 | $141,066 | $107,000 | 15 | $108,250 | $565,216 | $110,412 |
| 2020 | $1,480,644 | $731,582 | $96,729 | $84,000 | 15 | — | $721,328 | $86,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Lowell Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including health care and medical research institutions, a symphony, a college, educational and community organizations, and a children’s hospital.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: Oregon Health & Science University says its nonprofit organization secures and manages philanthropic support for OHSU’s missions. Legacy Health Foundation says it fosters charitable giving and community involvement to support Legacy Health and promote community health and well-being. See Ya Later Foundation says it supports youth through camps, opportunities, and college scholarships, and assists families facing life-threatening medical illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $112,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $56,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $56,000 to Oregon Health & Science University and $15,000 to UC Davis Health Sciences Development. Other notable grants included $7,000 each to Legacy Health Foundation and Oregon Symphony, and $6,000 each to AAUW Nevada County Branch and See Ya Later Foundation. The listed 2024 grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Teresa Edwards Allen, Craig Allen, Bruce David Edwards, Karen Young, David Schwendeman, Miles R Edwards, and Nancy E Edwards as trustees.
M Lowell Edwards Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce David Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schwendeman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Young
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Edwards Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles R Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy E Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leslie Ann Edwards (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 M Lowell Edwards Foundation
How much does M Lowell Edwards Foundation give each year?
M Lowell Edwards Foundation gave $112K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 14 grants.
What is M Lowell Edwards Foundation's typical grant size?
M Lowell Edwards Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,333, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M Lowell Edwards Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does M Lowell Edwards Foundation give grants?
M Lowell Edwards Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants) and McMinnville, OR (2 grants).
Does M Lowell Edwards Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M Lowell Edwards Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M Lowell Edwards Foundation's largest grantees?
M Lowell Edwards Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Health Science University ($56,000), Uc Davis Health Sciences Developmen ($15,000) and Legacy Health Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M Lowell Edwards Foundation?
M Lowell Edwards Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M Lowell Edwards Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including health care and medical research institutions, a symphony, a college, educational and community organizations, and a children’s hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Lowell Edwards Foundation?
The foundation states 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 ↑
What is M Lowell Edwards Foundation's EIN?
M Lowell Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1283900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M Lowell Edwards Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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