The James C and Norma T Edenfield
The James C and Norma T Edenfield is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $631K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $43K.
The James C and Norma T Edenfield at a glance
In short: The James C and Norma T Edenfield gave $70K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,333
- -48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $630,783
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James C and Norma T Edenfield funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt Eye Institute ($25K). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James C and Norma T Edenfield gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $95K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Eye Institute Nashville, TN | Support - General Use | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Auxiliary Atlanta, GA | Support - General Use | $25,000 |
| Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Atlanta, GA | Support - General Use | $20,000 |
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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 | $630,783 | $42,837 | $72,219 | $70,000 | 3 | $70,000 | $42,837 | $66,486 |
| 2023 | $660,477 | $95,946 | $103,009 | $90,000 | 2 | $90,000 | $95,946 | $70,733 |
| 2022 | $707,353 | $44,161 | $98,036 | $95,000 | 2 | $95,000 | $44,161 | $90,743 |
| 2021 | $761,228 | $131,218 | $95,210 | $95,000 | 2 | $95,000 | $131,218 | $102,415 |
| 2020 | $804,089 | $33,770 | $80,996 | $75,000 | 2 | — | $33,770 | $81,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James C and Norma T Edenfield reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James C and Norma T Edenfield is led by James C. Edenfield, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Edenfield
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norma T. Edenfield
Secretary & Treasurer
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 James C and Norma T Edenfield
How much does The James C and Norma T Edenfield give each year?
The James C and Norma T Edenfield gave $70K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 2 grants.
What is The James C and Norma T Edenfield's typical grant size?
The James C and Norma T Edenfield's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James C and Norma T Edenfield give grants?
The James C and Norma T Edenfield gives mostly in Georgia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The James C and Norma T Edenfield give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James C and Norma T Edenfield's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The James C and Norma T Edenfield?
The James C and Norma T Edenfield reported $631K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James C and Norma T Edenfield's EIN?
The James C and Norma T Edenfield's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2502328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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