The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner

LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL EIN: 31-1338344

The Edward and Elizabeth Gardner Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Established in 1992, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on charitable grantmaking to further recipients' expressed charitable purposes.

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

+25.0% 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.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation made 17 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:

Grant Range

in the mid-range of this distribution.

Average Grant

in the mid-range of this distribution.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. Recent grants have supported organizations in Washington state and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $226K (26%)

Washington $205K (24%)

New York $175K (20%)

South Carolina $107K (12%)

New Jersey $46K (5%)

Ohio $31K (4%)

District of Columbia $28K (3%)

Oregon $28K (3%)

+4 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon South Carolina Washington

Cities

BradentonBurlingtonChicagoClevelandElmhurstEugeneGeorgetownHagerstownMiddletownMyrtle BeachNew BrunswickNew YorkOberlinPrincetonSarasotaSeattleShellieldTampaTermoToppenish

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total assets: $1,575,431
Total revenues: $51,319
Total expenses: $171,155
Total giving: $225,000 (based on most recent filing)

As of most recent IRS 990 filing (2024):

Total assets: $1,862,217

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
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

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

99 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown Sc ($25,895), Heritage University Child Care Scholarships to Needy Students ($25,105), Asolo Repertory Theatre ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE SARASOTA, FL	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$15,000
BURLINGTON MEETING HOUSE INC BURLINGTON, NJ	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP	$3,000
COOPER UNION SCHOLARSHIP FUND NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$10,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GEORGETOWN SC GEORGETOWN, SC	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$25,895
HERITAGE UNIVERSITY CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY STUDENTS TOPPENISH, WA	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$25,105
HOLT INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES EUGENE, OR	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$8,000
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FDN NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$6,000
MEALS ON WHEELS PLUS OF MANATEE BRADENTON, FL	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$12,000
OBAMA FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP.	$4,000
OBERLIN COLLEGE CLEVELAND, OH	TO FURTHER RECIPIENTS' EXPRESSED CHARIT PURP	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDWARD T GARDNER III CO DINSMORE	PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE	2	$15,862
JANET GARDNER CO DINSMORE SHOHL	VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE	—	—
MIMI GARDNER GATES CO DINSMORE	TREASURER, TRUSTEE	—	—
DAVID WICKHAM CO DINSMORE SHOHL	SECRETARY	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The foundation made 17 grants in 2023. Recent grantees include: • Turning Points ($10,000) • Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee ($10,000) • YWCA Seattle King Snohomish ($10,000) • Rainer Valley Food Bank Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $25,895, with an average grant size in the mid-range of this distribution.

Where does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. Recent grants have supported organizations in Washington state and Florida.

What size grants does The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner award?

In 2024, The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner awarded 25 grants totaling $225K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner reported a distributable amount of $144K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.