The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation is a private foundation, based in University Place, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $750K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation at a glance
In short: The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation gave $750K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $375K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $750,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $375,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $375,000
- Total assets
- $17,049,627
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 William & Joyce Edwards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Multicare Foundations ($500K). Together the top 2 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2020) to $750K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multicare Foundations Tacoma, WA | General operations for there general purpose of providing extraordinary health care for the youngest and most vulnerable in our community. | $500,000 |
| City of Fircrest Fircrest, WA | General operations for helping the city of fircrest reach their goal of a brand new pool and community center. | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,049,627 | $1,247,342 | $848,813 | $750,000 | 2 | $750,000 | $1,247,342 | $806,149 |
| 2024 | $16,658,353 | $1,239,619 | $942,604 | $750,000 | 2 | $750,000 | $1,167,853 | $780,492 |
| 2023 | $16,352,985 | $646,164 | $862,430 | $750,000 | 2 | $750,000 | $564,215 | $721,455 |
| 2022 | $16,575,693 | $840,559 | $882,401 | $750,000 | 2 | $750,000 | $840,559 | $757,060 |
| 2021 | $16,614,178 | $11,078,968 | $417,886 | $353,000 | 6 | $353,000 | $374,458 | $465,541 |
| 2020 | $5,950,040 | $201,050 | $397,980 | $342,560 | 8 | — | $151,338 | $352,674 |
| 2019 | $6,148,075 | $370,503 | $398,541 | $352,700 | 8 | — | $329,357 | $342,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $806K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation is led by Jeffrey Edwards, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Edwards
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barbara Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tyler Edwards
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelly Edwards
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Edwards
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joyce Edwards (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Ruthmarie Zimmerman (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 William & Joyce Edwards Foundation
How much does The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation give each year?
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation gave $750K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750K across 2 grants.
How large is The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation?
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $750K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $806K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation operate?
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Washington.
What is The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation's EIN?
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1856859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
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