Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA
The Edna Wardlaw Charitable Trust is an independent charitable foundation established in 1992 by Ednabelle Raine Wardlaw. Located in Orlando, Florida, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1994. The foundation is managed by Wardlaw family descendants who continue her legacy of philanthropic giving.
Key facts about Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA
- EIN
- 58-6278167
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,555,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 110
- Average grant
- $14,136
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (23 of 108, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The trust is transitioning to a new provider as of 2025. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA's 110 itemized 2025 grants were California (27%), Georgia (14%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (18 grants), Washington, DC (14 grants), Berkeley, CA (6 grants) and Myrtle Beach, SC (6 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 108 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
110
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of The Edna Wardlaw Charitable Trust is to make charitable contributions that are ethical, humanitarian and driven by respect for social justice, the protection of the environment and the well-being of our world, demonstrating recognition that needs are universal.
The Wardlaw family views engaging in philanthropy as an opportunity to communicate and reinforce family values to future generations. These core values include:
- Unity/Diversity
- Knowledge/Insight
- Justice/Social Order
- Equality/Liberation
- Care/Nurture
- Accountability/Ethics
Funding Priorities:
The trust supports charitable institutions with a focus on the following areas:
- Human Rights (including access to housing, education, and fair wages)
- Environment
- Education
- Animal Welfare and Rescue
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
. Applications received after this date will be considered at the discretion of the family and their advisors. Organizations selected to receive funding will typically be notified at the end of October or beginning of November.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust generally focuses their giving where family members live, including:
- Oregon
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Colorado
- California
- Georgia (mostly Metro Atlanta)
On occasion, grants that are national in scope are also considered.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 110 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $26,075,634
- Total Giving: $1,142,665
- Revenue: $931,000
- Expenses: $1,350,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The trust maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent annual grantmaking activity.
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
620 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($80,000), Soda Mountain Wilderness Council ($60,000), Barnabas Horse Foundation ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC New York, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $80,000 |
| SODA MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS COUNCIL Ashland, OR | UNRESTRICTED | $60,000 |
| BARNABAS HORSE FOUNDATION Myrtle Beach, SC | UNRESTRICTED | $60,000 |
| PUBLIC CITIZEN FOUNDATION INC Washington, DC | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Atlanta, GA | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL Atlanta, GA | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| EARTHJUSTICE San Francisco, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION Fairfield, CT | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| A JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE INC Berkeley, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $39,000 |
| MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE Berkeley, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $39,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Trust Company | Trustee | 1 | $13,107 |
| Truist Bank | Trustee | 1 | $165,544 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA fund?
The mission of The Edna Wardlaw Charitable Trust is to make charitable contributions that are ethical, humanitarian and driven by respect for social justice, the protection of the environment and the well-being of our world, demonstrating recognition that needs are universal. The Wardlaw family views engaging in philanthropy as an opportunity to communicate and reinforce family values to future generations. These core values include: • Unity/Diversity • Knowledge/Insight • Justice/Social Order …
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA?
The trust is transitioning to a new provider as of 2025. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA make grants?
The trust generally focuses their giving where family members live, including: • Oregon • Florida • South Carolina • Colorado • California • Georgia (mostly Metro Atlanta) On occasion, grants that are national in scope are also considered.
What size grants does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA award?
In 2025, Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA awarded 110 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA's EIN?
Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6278167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Tr Edna Wardlaw Charitable Tr UA accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.