The Edward John &
The Edward John & is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it reported 51 grants totaling $3,501,068, including support for cultural, educational, health, environmental, and community organizations.
The Edward John & at a glance
In short: The Edward John & gave $3.5M across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,501,068
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,648
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,116,472
- +1314.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (14 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% 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 John &
- 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: Co Baker Tilly 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward John & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($524K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 274 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Massachusetts, 8% to Florida, 5% to Washington, DC, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edward John & open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 51 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
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 $1.9M (2022) to $4.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $523,735 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | General Support | $500,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Support | $225,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Inc Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $191,667 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $166,666 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $155,000 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York Inc New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Archdiocese of New York New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,116,472 | $4,603,239 | $3,565,705 | $3,501,068 | 51 | $3,537,469 | $1,666,240 |
| 2024 | $78,938 | $2,884,812 | $2,997,634 | $2,942,169 | 48 | $2,967,384 | $1,617,686 |
| 2023 | $191,760 | $4,117,611 | $4,075,952 | $4,007,402 | 65 | $4,042,327 | $1,597,378 |
| 2022 | $150,101 | $2,029,179 | $1,911,352 | $1,856,327 | 40 | $1,882,602 | $980,653 |
| 2021 | $32,274 | $2,596,479 | $2,626,949 | $2,557,700 | 70 | $2,589,250 | $1,927,090 |
| 2020 | $62,744 | $2,258,519 | $2,312,344 | $2,264,045 | 41 | — | $1,365,328 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas. New York University identifies education, research and scholarship, and patient care as its primary missions. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation says its mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing research.
Other 2025 recipients include the Society of the Four Arts, which says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs, and the New York Public Library, which says it aims to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $3,501,068. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $523,735, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $523,735 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, $500,000 to Deerfield Academy, $225,000 to New York University, $191,667 to the Society of the Four Arts, and $166,666 to Central Park Conservancy. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward John Rosenwald Jr. as president and Lawrence B. Buttenwieser as director.
The Edward John & is led by Edward John Rosenwald Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward John Rosenwald Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence B. Buttenwieser
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 John &
How much does The Edward John & give each year?
The Edward John & gave $3.5M across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 48 grants.
What is The Edward John &'s typical grant size?
The Edward John &'s median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $68,648, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward John & that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Edward John & give grants?
The Edward John & gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (24 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Edward John & give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward John &'s 2025 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward John &'s largest grantees?
The Edward John &'s largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($523,735), Deerfield Academy ($500,000) and New York University ($225,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward John &?
The Edward John & reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does The Edward John & fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward John &?
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 Edward John &'s EIN?
The Edward John &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3107995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edward John & 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 October 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 July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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