The Edgerley Family Foundation
The Edgerley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. In 2024, it reported 101 grants totaling $35,361,000, with major awards supporting organizations in Massachusetts and Kansas.
The Edgerley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edgerley Family Foundation gave $35.4M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,361,000
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350,109
- +48.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $239,102,135
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Edgerley Family 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: 9401 Indian Creek Pkwy Ste 800, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (617) 516-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edgerley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Year up ($13.0M). Together the top 10 received $31.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
316 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 316 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 89% of grant dollars and Kansas organizations received 9%. Recipients in Washington, DC, and New York each received 1%; Rhode Island received less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edgerley Family Foundation gives
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 586% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.4M (2020) to $35.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $35.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year up Boston, MA | Support-General Fund | $13,000,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Support-General Fund | $7,250,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | To fund and support the education of leadership studies | $3,030,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | Support-General Fund | $2,500,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Support-General Fund | $1,210,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Support-General Fund | $1,102,000 |
| American Friends of the Royal Foundation Newton, MA | Support-General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| City Year Boston, MA | Support-General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston Boston, MA | Support-General Fund | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc Boston, MA | Support-General Fund | $500,000 |
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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 | $239,102,135 | $58,209,818 | $36,046,039 | $35,361,000 | 101 | $35,390,201 | $30,311,743 | $10,435,564 |
| 2023 | $225,481,791 | $18,678,252 | $26,656,633 | $24,944,961 | 106 | $24,967,218 | $11,468,706 | $10,586,508 |
| 2022 | $224,375,740 | $-1,052,954 | $19,344,891 | $18,263,300 | 68 | $18,282,822 | $3,682,341 | $10,309,075 |
| 2021 | $252,634,739 | $87,009,664 | $5,846,499 | $5,157,100 | 23 | $5,170,415 | $50,029,686 | $10,029,397 |
| 2020 | $185,399,082 | $32,258,581 | $1,671,065 | $1,448,809 | 18 | — | $1,617,231 | $7,237,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edgerley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.4M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, youth development, health care, and charitable organizations. For example, Year Up describes its mission as helping young adults gain skills, experience, and support for careers and higher education. The Kansas State University Foundation says it secures and manages private gifts in support of the university, including its leadership studies program.
Other 2024 grantees describe work with children and young people. Massachusetts Wonderfund says it provides enrichment opportunities and emergency aid to children receiving services from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Ron Burton Training Village says it trains youth through education, leadership, physical wellness, social advancement, and spiritual growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 101 grants totaling $35,361,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,000,000, and the median was $10,000. In 2023, it reported 106 grants totaling $24,944,961; in 2022, it reported 68 grants totaling $18,263,300.
The largest 2024 awards included $13,000,000 to Year Up, $7,250,000 to Harvard University, $3,030,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation, and $2,500,000 to Mass General Hospital. Other substantial grants included $1,210,000 to Boston College, $1,102,000 to The Boston Foundation, and $1,000,000 each to American Friends of the Royal Foundation and City Year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Edgerley and Sandra Edgerley as trustees.
The Edgerley Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Edgerley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Edgerley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Edgerley Family Foundation
How much does The Edgerley Family Foundation give each year?
The Edgerley Family Foundation gave $35.4M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24.9M across 106 grants.
What is The Edgerley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edgerley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $350,109, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edgerley Family Foundation give grants?
The Edgerley Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (30 grants), Roxbury, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Newton, MA (4 grants).
Does The Edgerley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Edgerley Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (99 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edgerley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edgerley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Year up ($13,000,000), Harvard University ($7,250,000) and Kansas State University Foundation ($3,030,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edgerley Family Foundation?
The Edgerley Family Foundation reported $239.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edgerley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, youth development, health care, and charitable organizations. For example, Year Up describes its mission as helping young adults gain skills, experience, and support for careers and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edgerley Family 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 The Edgerley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Edgerley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1867709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Edgerley Family 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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