Thomas Alva Edison Foundation
The edison foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of electricity to families, businesses, and industries worldwide.
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Alva Edison Foundation gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,100
- +311.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,550
- +105.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,550
- Total assets
- $3,249,649
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas Alva Edison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ai Trust Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ai Trust Foundation Washington, DC | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Chicago, IL | Program Support | $8,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,249,649 | $1,310,559 | $1,569,839 | $33,100 | 2 | $221 |
| 2023 | $3,482,902 | $1,455,952 | $1,113,770 | $8,050 | 1 | $255 |
| 2022 | $3,099,555 | $1,507,030 | $1,051,391 | $8,000 | 1 | $280 |
| 2021 | $2,888,308 | $1,235,201 | $913,048 | $4,000 | Total only | $285 |
| 2020 | $2,845,453 | $1,260,916 | $806,959 | $7,900 | 1 | $3,000 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Thomas Alva Edison Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $221.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation is led by Adam Cooper, Executive Director & Inst for Electric Innovation since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Cooper
Executive Director & Inst for Electric Innovation
Senior Director, Research & Strategy → Executive Director & Inst for Electric Innovation, 2022
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Eric Holdsworth
Executive Director & Inst for the Energy Transition
On filings since 2022
11 hrs/week
$77K (2024)
Danny R. Brouillette
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warner L. Baxter
Chair
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niki Nelson
Senior Director, Brand Strat, Member Exp & Eei
Senior Director, Brand Strat Crtive Svcs & Eei → Senior Director Brand Strat, Member Exp & Eei, 2023
Senior Director Brand Strat, Member Exp & Eei → Senior Director, Brand Strat, Member Exp & Eei, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Steven McCune
Director, Committee Systems, Web Stategy & Eei
Senior Manager, Web, Interactive Media Development & Eei → Director Committee Systems, Web Strategy & Eei, 2023
Director Committee Systems, Web Strategy & Eei → Director, Committee Systems, Web Stategy & Eei, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Lisa Wood
Former Vice President
Vice President → Former Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$81K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Stephanie Voyda
Senior Vice President, Committee, Member Engagement & Eei
Vice President, Communications & Eei → Senior Vice President, Committee, Member Engagement & Eei, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Nanako Hisamichi
Senior Manager, Energy Research & Partnerships
Senior Manager Energy Research & Partnerships → Senior Manager, Energy Research & Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Philip Dion
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
4.5 hrs/week
$61K (2024)
Brian L. Wolff
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Crane
Member
Chair & Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard M. Anderson
Member
Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Schlenker
Former Treasurer
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn J. Good
Member
Chair & Member → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas K. Akins
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia K. Vincent-Collawn
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pedro J. Pizarro
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Fanning
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Kuhn
Member
President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria L. Calderon
Corporate Secretary
Secretary → Corporate Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin G. S. Fowke III
Member
Member & Chair → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Sanford Fisher
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria M. Pope
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore F. Craver
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin G. Butler Jr.
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Campbell
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Becka
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Shuster (2020–2021) — Senior Manager, Research & Partnerships
- Former: Thomas F. Farrell II (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Ben Fowke (2020) — Member
- Former: Brian Reil (2020) — Senior Director, Media Relations & Eei
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to Mr Adam Cooper (Ed, Inst for Electric Innovation). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Alva Edison Foundation
How much does Thomas Alva Edison Foundation give each year?
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Thomas Alva Edison Foundation?
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Thomas Alva Edison Foundation operate?
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What is Thomas Alva Edison Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Alva Edison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2106274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Thomas Alva Edison Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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