Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PORTLAND, OR EIN: 93-1284549

Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $143K.

Key facts about Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation

EIN: 93-1284549
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $126,600
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $10,550
Median grant: $3,100
Total assets: $1,142,269
Primary geography: Oregon (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (67%) and Hawaii (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$127K

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+16.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Margaret Watt 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

Oregon $84K (67%)

Hawaii $42K (33%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Hawaii Oregon

Cities

PortlandHonoluluBeavertonWelches

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,142,269	$1,128,848	$1,146,089
Revenue	$146,620	$120,708	$140,341
Expenses	$133,199	$137,949	$135,878
Qualifying Distributions	$128,763	$130,170	$131,354
Net Investment Income	$143,150	$116,267	$148,430
Distributable Amount	$138,561	$124,575	$130,474

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

63 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hawaii Community Foundation ($42,200), Grace Memorial Episcopal Church ($30,000), Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources ($29,100).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HONOLULU, HI	HPA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FUND	$42,200
GRACE MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH PORTLAND, OR	$18,000 FOR CHURCH ROOF REPLACEMENT; $12,000 FOR CHURCH MINISTRY	$30,000
BLOSSER CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA RESOURCES PORTLAND, OR	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT THE METROPOLITAN LEARNING CENTER	$29,100
SISTERS OF ST MARY OF OREGON FOUNDATION BEAVERTON, OR	TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS	$4,500
ANIMAL AID PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$4,000
WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$3,200
OREGON FOOD BANK PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$3,000
OREGON NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL DBA OREGON WILD PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$3,000
PACIFIC YOUTH CHOIR PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT	$3,000
OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR	LION HABITAT UPDATES	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRONWEN EDWARDS-DENNEY	TRUSTEE & EXECUTIVE SECRETARY	20	—
CAMERON SHAND DENNEY	TRUSTEE	4	—
COLIN BEVERIDGE DENNEY	TRUSTEE	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation?

Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation?

As of 2024, Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $147K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $127K in 2024.

Where does Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation operate?

Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Oregon.

What size grants does Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation award?

In 2024, Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $127K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation's EIN?

Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1284549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.