The Edwards Foundation
The Edwards Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Edwards Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edwards Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,412
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,412
- Median grant
- $5,412
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Edwards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Rosshirt Water for Africa ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosshirt Water for Africa Columbus, OH | General Donation - Clean Water Acces | $5,412 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,412 | $5,412 | 1 | $268 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edwards Foundation's 2021 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeffrey W. Edwards
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Judith Sandbo
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Paula Cochran
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Peter H. Edwards
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
John A. Leibold
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Edwards Foundation
How much does The Edwards Foundation give each year?
The Edwards Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edwards Foundation operate?
The Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is The Edwards Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Edwards Foundation's EIN?
The Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7447588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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