The Edward and Patricia
The Edward and Patricia is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $498K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $87K.
The Edward and Patricia at a glance
In short: The Edward and Patricia gave $87K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- -37.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -52.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,667
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $498,371
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Edward and Patricia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Broadcasters Foundation of America ($40K). Together the top 9 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward and Patricia gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 325% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $140K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcasters Foundation of America New York, NY | Support | $40,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $15,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Support | $10,000 |
| Lois Pope Life Foundation Manalapan, FL | Support | $8,500 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | Support | $6,500 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center Inc Palm Beach, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $800 |
| Saint Edward Church Palm Beach, FL | Support | $700 |
| Cribs for Kids Pittsburgh, PA | Support | $500 |
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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 | $498,371 | $393 | $89,805 | $87,000 | 9 | $87,000 | — | $26,782 |
| 2024 | $587,783 | $309,634 | $142,518 | $139,400 | 19 | $141,343 | $11,297 | $25,083 |
| 2023 | $420,667 | $459,570 | $152,018 | $139,775 | 16 | $139,775 | $539 | $11,888 |
| 2022 | $113,115 | $77,984 | $120,307 | $118,984 | 16 | $118,984 | — | $5,944 |
| 2021 | $155,438 | $157,843 | $78,302 | $71,325 | 17 | — | $59,449 | $3,640 |
| 2020 | $75,897 | $99,602 | $82,521 | $79,150 | 16 | — | $19,462 | $3,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward and Patricia reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward and Patricia's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard V. Sontag
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McLaughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 and Patricia
How much does The Edward and Patricia give each year?
The Edward and Patricia gave $87K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 19 grants.
What is The Edward and Patricia's typical grant size?
The Edward and Patricia's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $9,667, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward and Patricia give grants?
The Edward and Patricia's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (46%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Edward and Patricia give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward and Patricia's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Edward and Patricia's largest grantees?
The Edward and Patricia's largest 2025 grantees include Broadcasters Foundation of America ($40,000), Palm Beach Police Foundation ($15,000) and Society of the Four Arts ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward and Patricia?
The Edward and Patricia reported $498K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edward and Patricia's EIN?
The Edward and Patricia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3918273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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