Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $205K.
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family at a glance
In short: Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family gave $58K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,875
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $7,234
- Median grant
- $5,042
- Total assets
- $1,176,462
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JDRF ($15K). Together the top 8 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $68K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDRF Boone, IA | Medical Research | $15,125 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Medical Research | $10,125 |
| The UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Environment: Environmental Protection & Conservation | $5,042 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am New York, NY | Health Treatment and Prevention Services | $5,042 |
| Houston SPCA Houston, TX | Animal Welfare | $5,041 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America New York, NY | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Voices of the Generations Inc Los Angeles, CA | Education | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,176,462 | $205,112 | $64,460 | $57,875 | 8 | $57,875 | $205,112 | — |
| 2022 | $269,299 | $7,742 | $63,813 | $51,400 | 6 | $59,041 | $2,970 | $43,720 |
| 2021 | $329,348 | $98,497 | $79,095 | $67,500 | 9 | $74,311 | $93,713 | $46,692 |
| 2020 | $311,840 | $71,578 | $55,747 | $51,500 | 8 | — | $67,591 | $39,485 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family is led by Max Eckert, President on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Max Eckert
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joel R. Mogy (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Martin S. Appel (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Melvin Max Eckert (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family
How much does Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family give each year?
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family gave $58K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's typical grant size?
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,042, and its average grant was $7,234, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family give grants?
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (26%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's largest grantees?
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's largest 2024 grantees include JDRF ($15,125), Tower Cancer Research Foundation ($10,125) and The UCLA Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family?
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What is Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's EIN?
Ralph And Barbara Edwards Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4558421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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