William Edgar Charitable Foundation
The William Edgar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including educational institutions, community-service organizations, and a sheltered workshop, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
William Edgar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: William Edgar Charitable Foundation gave $252K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,875
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,125
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,951,319
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to William Edgar Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing instructs applicants to contact Carol Eaves for an application form and information about award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- August 15.
- Deadline
- August 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol Eaves
Mailing address: Us Bank Na PO Box 387, St Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (314) 505-8204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Edgar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iron County Sheltered Workshop ($40K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($30,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The remaining shares went to Illinois (2%), New Jersey (2%), Tennessee (1%), and Idaho (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Edgar Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2023) to $252K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iron County Sheltered Workshop Arcadia, MO | General Operating | $39,620 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,500 |
| Maryville University St. Louis, MO | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| Oppel Strange Foundation Ironton, MO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Iron County Senior Citizens Arcadia, MO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Iron County Sheriff Department Ironton, MO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Arcadia Valley Food Pantry Ironton, MO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Central Methodist University Park Hills, MO | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Arcadia Valley R-II School District Ironton, MO | General Operating | $10,605 |
| Southern Iron County Fire Protection Annapolis, MO | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,951,319 | $233,341 | $312,234 | $251,875 | 31 | $257,262 | $181,173 | $177,021 |
| 2024 | $3,026,856 | $272,554 | $246,125 | $180,899 | 28 | $194,193 | $223,592 | $170,888 |
| 2023 | $2,994,740 | $271,634 | $208,971 | $146,750 | 28 | $158,907 | $224,281 | $156,633 |
| 2022 | $2,928,593 | $266,185 | $244,998 | $175,037 | 23 | $187,945 | $212,847 | $187,564 |
| 2021 | $2,916,372 | $291,980 | $235,441 | $171,853 | 25 | — | $229,501 | $190,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Edgar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for students and general operating support for community organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Iron County Sheltered Workshop says it provides job training and work opportunities for disabled individuals in Iron County, Missouri. Central Methodist University describes itself as a diverse and caring academic community. The University of Missouri–Columbia Medical Alliance says it works to enhance the delivery, availability, and accessibility of health care services throughout Missouri.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $251,875. Grants ranged from $500 to $39,620, with a median of $5,500. The largest awards included $39,620 to Iron County Sheltered Workshop for general operating support; $22,600 to an individual recipient State University for scholarships; $22,000 to Maryville University for scholarships; and $20,000 each to Oppel Strange Foundation and Iron County Senior Citizens for general operating support.
The foundation also gave $15,000 each to Iron County Sheriff Department and an individual recipient Food Pantry for general operating support. Other notable awards included $11,000 to Central Methodist University for scholarships, $10,605 to an individual recipient R-II School District for general operating support, and $10,000 to Southern Iron County Fire Protection for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J David Auner, Van Robinson, and Judith A Schaaf on the Board of Control, and US Bank N A as trustee.
William Edgar Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$48K (2023) → $51K (2025)
J. David Auner
Board of Controller
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Judith A. Schaaf
Board of Controller
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Van Robinson
Board of Controller
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William Edgar Charitable Foundation
How much does William Edgar Charitable Foundation give each year?
William Edgar Charitable Foundation gave $252K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $181K across 28 grants.
What is William Edgar Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
William Edgar Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $8,125, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Edgar Charitable Foundation give grants?
William Edgar Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants), Ironton, MO (4 grants), Arcadia, MO (2 grants) and Park Hills, MO (2 grants).
Does William Edgar Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of William Edgar Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (24 grants).
Who are William Edgar Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
William Edgar Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iron County Sheltered Workshop ($39,620), Maryville University ($22,000) and Oppel Strange Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($30,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Edgar Charitable Foundation?
William Edgar Charitable Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William Edgar Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for students and general operating support for community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Edgar Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William Edgar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
William Edgar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6829350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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