The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $505K. Net investment income was $109K.
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation gave $505K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $504,604
- +98.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,101
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $4,757,961
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (30% 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 The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Grand Opera ($150K). Together the top 6 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 19 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $1K (2020) to $505K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $505K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Grand Opera Houston, TX | Program | $150,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Program | $150,000 |
| Opera Omaha Omaha, NE | Program | $100,000 |
| Univ of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Program | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Santa Fe, NM | Program | $42,470 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts Santa Fe, NM | Program | $12,134 |
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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 | $4,757,961 | $238,764 | $581,969 | $504,604 | 6 | $518,364 | $109,239 | $291,065 |
| 2023 | $5,101,166 | $331,975 | $338,487 | $253,883 | 4 | $274,859 | $209,352 | $262,130 |
| 2022 | $5,109,309 | $588,390 | $367,707 | $299,902 | 4 | $311,519 | $378,109 | $270,376 |
| 2021 | $4,884,244 | $412,598 | $375,309 | $296,679 | 4 | $313,636 | $307,510 | $288,876 |
| 2020 | $4,846,955 | $4,874,569 | $30,249 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $56,076 | $246,381 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation is led by Kurt Sommer, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurt Sommer
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $500 (2024)
Charles Mackay
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $500 (2024)
Dan C. Perry
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $500 (2024)
Susan Graham
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $500 (2024)
Paul Horpedahl
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
$750 (2022) → $500 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Yost (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Eric Sommer (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500, to Kurt Sommer (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation
How much does The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation give each year?
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation gave $505K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 4 grants.
What is The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $84,101, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation give grants?
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's top state is Texas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Nebraska (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (6 grants).
Who are The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Grand Opera ($150,000), The Metropolitan Opera ($150,000) and Opera Omaha ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation?
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's EIN?
The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0435024. 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
Live grants for the work The Edgar Foster Daniels 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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