The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds is a private foundation based in Batesville, Indiana. In 2024, it gave $77,500 in grants to 11 organizations, all in Indiana, including arts, education, health, library, and community organizations.
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds at a glance
In short: The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds gave $78K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,500
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,045
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,044,823
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds
- 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: 116 Callery Pear Drive, Batesville, IN 47006
Phone: (812) 934-5355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Batesville Area Arts Council ($20K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Batesville Area Arts Council Batesville, IN | Charitable | $19,500 |
| Batesville Memorial Public Library Batesville, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Margaret Mary Health Foundation Batesville, IN | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Batesville Community School Corpora Batesville, IN | Education | $9,000 |
| Batesville Community Education Foun Batesville, IN | Education | $5,000 |
| Batesville Historical Society Batesville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kids Discovery Factory Batesville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Indiana YMCA Batesville, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Batesville Beautification League Batesville, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ripley County Community Foundation Batesville, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,044,823 | $88,907 | $90,302 | $77,500 | 11 | $77,500 | $78,745 | $63,876 |
| 2023 | $1,046,218 | $45,499 | $73,000 | $61,600 | 11 | $61,600 | $37,450 | $58,452 |
| 2022 | $1,073,719 | $43,777 | $82,481 | $74,000 | 11 | $74,000 | $36,596 | $59,699 |
| 2021 | $1,112,423 | $108,414 | $56,544 | $46,000 | 10 | $46,000 | $98,870 | $65,932 |
| 2020 | $1,060,553 | $68,019 | $58,916 | $47,300 | 9 | — | $58,311 | $55,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including the Batesville Area Arts Council, Batesville Memorial Public Library, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Batesville Community School Corporation, and Batesville Historical Society.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Margaret Mary Health Foundation says it advances community health and wellness through philanthropy and support of Margaret Mary Health. Kids Discovery Factory says it inspires generations of youth about science, math, engineering, and art. Safe Passage says it provides help, healing, and hope to build a community free of domestic and sexual violence. Ripley County Community Foundation says it serves Ripley County by growing and sustaining a culture of giving and investing resources to meet community needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $77,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $19,500, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $19,500 to Batesville Area Arts Council, $15,000 to Batesville Memorial Public Library, $11,000 to Margaret Mary Health Foundation, and $9,000 to Batesville Community School Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jolene Edmunds Rockwood was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds is led by Jolene Edmunds Rockwood, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jolene Edmunds Rockwood
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds
How much does The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds give each year?
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds gave $78K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 11 grants.
What is The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's typical grant size?
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,045, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds give grants?
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Batesville, IN (11 grants).
Does The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's largest grantees?
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's largest 2024 grantees include Batesville Area Arts Council ($19,500), Batesville Memorial Public Library ($15,000) and Margaret Mary Health Foundation ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds?
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the Batesville Area Arts Council, Batesville Memorial Public Library, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Batesville Community School Corporation, and Batesville Historical Society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds?
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 Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's EIN?
The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6390788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-frederick-w-and-jolene-edmunds-morg_85b365c0f8a9465b86f4ef7b52a925f3
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