Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation
Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.3M.
Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation at a glance
In short: Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation gave $3.3M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $3.3M), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,315,749
- +1658.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,315,749
- +5174.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,315,749
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Edwards Yeckel Research Foundation ($3.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Yeckel Research Foundation La Jolla, CA | Basic Scientific Research | $3,315,749 |
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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 | — | $9,587 | $3,367,666 | $3,315,749 | 1 | $3,320,499 | — | $68,641 |
| 2021 | $3,358,079 | $301,076 | $244,959 | $188,600 | 3 | $193,350 | $251,130 | $218,824 |
| 2020 | $3,301,962 | $146,066 | $227,342 | $169,795 | 2 | — | $103,426 | $184,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation is led by Donald G. Yeckel, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Donald G. Yeckel
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2022)
Andrew J. Yeckel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2022)
Mark F. Yeckel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2022)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Mark F Yeckel (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation
How much does Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation give each year?
Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation gave $3.3M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $189K across 3 grants.
Where does Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation operate?
Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation's EIN?
Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0778248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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