The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lakewood Ranch, FL EIN: 31-1338344

THE EDWARD & ELIZABETH GARDNER is a private foundation based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in housing, education, arts and culture, food access, and human services.

Key facts about The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner

In short: The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner gave $225K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Florida. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
31-1338344
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$225,000
Grants made (2024)
25
Average grant
$9,000
Median grant
$8,000
New grantees (estimate)
44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2024)
Total assets
$1,862,217
Primary geography
Florida (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

+18.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$225K

+50.0% YoY

Grant Count

25

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+20.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner open to new grantees?

44%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count

Medians: $8K first-time, $9K repeat.

  • 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee says its mission is to help individuals live independently through nutrition and supportive services. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing leadership in comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. The grantees’ stated missions also include supporting education and research, performing choral music, and improving access to food.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $25,895, with a median of $8,000. Its largest listed grants were $25,895 to Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown, South Carolina, and $25,105 to Heritage University Child Care Scholarships to Needy Students in Washington.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (23%), Washington (20%), New York (20%), South Carolina (15%), and New Jersey (9%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Oregon, Ohio, and Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

New YorkSarasotaSeattleBradentonGeorgetownWashingtonBurlingtonClevelandEugenePrincetonToppenishTrentonChicagoElmhurstHagerstownMiddletownMyrtle BeachNew BrunswickOberlinShellield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K17 grants202016 grants202121 grants202220 grants202325 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2022) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $225K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown SC: $26KHabitat for Humanity ofGeorgetown SC$26KHeritage University Child Care Scholarships to Needy Students: $25KHeritage University Child CareScholarships to Needy Students$25KAsolo Repertory Theatre: $15KAsolo Repertory Theatre$15KThe Rubin Museum of Art for Himalayan Art: $15KThe Rubin Museum of Art forHimalayan Art$15KMeals on Wheels Plus of Manatee: $12KMeals on Wheels Plus ofManatee$12KTurning Points: $12KTurning Points$12KCooper Union Scholarship Fund: $10KCooper Union Scholarship Fund$10KRingling College of Art & Design: $10KRingling College of Art &Design$10KYWCA Seattle (King) Snohomish: $10KYWCA Seattle (King) Snohomish$10KUw Foundation Attn Jennifer Aydelott: $10KUw Foundation Attn JenniferAydelott$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown SC ($26K). Together the top 10 received $145K.

Grant Size Distribution

99 grants across all recorded years

99<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown SC Georgetown, SCTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$25,895
Heritage University Child Care Scholarships to Needy Students Toppenish, WATo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$25,105
Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FLTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$15,000
The Rubin Museum of Art for Himalayan Art New York, NYTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$15,000
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Bradenton, FLTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$12,000
Turning Points Bradenton, FLTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$12,000
Cooper Union Scholarship Fund New York, NYTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$10,000
Ringling College of Art & Design Sarasota, FLTo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp$10,000
YWCA Seattle (King) Snohomish Seattle, WATo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$10,000
Uw Foundation Attn Jennifer Aydelott Seattle, WATo Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp.$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,862,217 $540,467 $253,681 $225,000 across 25 grants
2023 $1,575,431 $51,319 $171,155 $150,000 across 20 grants
2022 $1,695,267 $40,486 $154,278 $135,000 across 21 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,862,217$1,575,431$1,695,267
Revenue$540,467$51,319$40,486
Expenses$253,681$171,155$154,278
Qualifying Distributions$225,211$150,200$135,200
Net Investment Income$513,664$30,364$23,442
Distributable Amount$144,313$126,637$130,427

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Edward T. Gardner III as president and trustee; Janet Gardner as vice president and trustee; Mimi Gardner Gates as treasurer and trustee; and David Wickham as secretary.

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner is led by Edward T. Gardner Iii Co Dinsmore, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Edward T. Gardner Iii Co Dinsmore

    President & Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $10K (2020) → $16K (2024)

  • Janet Gardner Co Dinsmore Shohl

    Vice President & Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Mimi Gardner Gates Co Dinsmore

    Treasurer & Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • David Wickham Co Dinsmore Shohl

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Edward T Gardner III Co Dinsmore — President, Trustee: $16KEdward T Gardner III Co…President, Trustee$16K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Edward T Gardner III Co Dinsmore (President, Trustee).

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 110136, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone: (304) 549-3828

Frequently asked questions about The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner

How much does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner give each year?

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner gave $225K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 20 grants.

What is The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's typical grant size?

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner that year got $9K on average.

Where does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner give grants?

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's top state is Florida, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (20%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants), Bradenton, FL (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).

Does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Recipients' Expressed Charit Purp." (25 grants).

Who are The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's largest grantees?

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown SC ($25,895), Heritage University Child Care Scholarships to Needy Students ($25,105) and Asolo Repertory Theatre ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner?

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee says its mission is to help individuals live independently through nutrition and supportive services. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's EIN?

The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1338344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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