The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. It made 26 grants totaling $71,000 in filing year 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations serving communities in Florida, New York, Vermont, and other states.
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation gave $71K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,000
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,731
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $512,558
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1305 Franklin Avenue Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 739-1462
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Council on Aging of Martin County - ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida accounted for 62% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 16%, Vermont at 6%, and Tennessee and the District of Columbia at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council on Aging of Martin County - Stuart, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Port St Lucie Rotary Foundation Port St Lucie, FL | General | $4,500 |
| Hope Lyndon, VT | General | $4,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Holy Redeemer Con Palm City, FL | General | $4,000 |
| The Inn Hempstead, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Queen of Peace Residence Jamaica, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Little Birthday Angels Vero Beach, FL | General | $3,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Stuart Fdn Stuart, FL | General | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $3,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Holbrook, NY | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,558 | $83,244 | $84,916 | $71,000 | 26 | $73,125 | $71,453 | $66,995 |
| 2024 | $514,230 | $32,404 | $71,557 | $59,000 | 20 | $61,000 | $21,847 | $64,004 |
| 2023 | $553,383 | $27,122 | $60,075 | $48,800 | 16 | $50,925 | $20,144 | $54,261 |
| 2022 | $586,340 | $26,902 | $71,000 | $59,000 | 21 | $61,000 | $18,797 | $54,350 |
| 2021 | $630,435 | $50,542 | $59,642 | $48,000 | 17 | $50,000 | $41,400 | $55,124 |
| 2020 | $639,475 | $37,091 | $55,231 | $43,900 | 21 | — | $28,760 | $47,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Little Birthday Angels Inc. describes its mission as providing birthday parties for homeless children on Florida’s Treasure Coast. St. Baldrick’s Foundation describes its mission as supporting promising research to fund cures for childhood cancers and improve survivors’ lives. Treasure Coast Food Bank describes its mission as alleviating hunger through collection and distribution of donated food and essentials in four Florida counties.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $71,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest listed awards were $5,000 to Council on Aging of Martin County; $4,500 to Port St. Lucie Rotary Foundation; and $4,000 each to HOPE and St. Vincent de Paul Holy Redeemer. Other listed grants included $3,000 to The INN, Queen of Peace Residence, Little Birthday Angels, and St. Jude’s Hospital. Little Birthday Angels, St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and Treasure Coast Food Bank received $3,000, $2,000, and $2,000, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Juanita J Henson, Colleen Henson, Edward Henson Jr, and Dr Kelly Henson-Evertz as trustees.
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colleen Henson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
EDWARD HENSON Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Juanita J. Henson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Henson-Evertz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation
How much does The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation give each year?
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation gave $71K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 20 grants.
What is The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,731, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation give grants?
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Pierce, FL (5 grants), Stuart, FL (3 grants) and Port St Lucie, FL (3 grants).
Does The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Council on Aging of Martin County - ($5,000), Port St Lucie Rotary Foundation ($4,500) and Hope ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation?
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation reported $513K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Little Birthday Angels Inc. describes its mission as providing birthday parties for homeless children on Florida’s Treasure Coast. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 & Juanita Henson Foundation's EIN?
The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6569310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edward & Juanita Henson 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Edward & Juanita Henson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-edward-and-juanita-henson-foundation-morg_0be0a62adb944fc2a5490cb608bd1f5b
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