William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $31K.
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards at a glance
In short: William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,339,314
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% 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 William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $74K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Washington, DC | Further Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Further Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,339,314 | $31,455 | $53,418 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $31,455 | $63,398 |
| 2023 | $1,119,511 | $23,434 | $58,166 | $54,000 | 2 | $54,000 | $23,434 | $52,160 |
| 2022 | $1,016,054 | $20,008 | $74,100 | $74,100 | 10 | $74,100 | $22,848 | $50,077 |
| 2021 | $1,117,182 | $449 | $66,980 | $64,100 | 20 | $64,100 | $23,277 | $54,434 |
| 2020 | $1,023,396 | $43,542 | $48,133 | $45,700 | 18 | — | $43,542 | $45,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William L. Edwards (2020–2022) — Director
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 William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards
How much does William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards give each year?
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 2 grants.
How large is William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards?
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (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 William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards operate?
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia.
What is William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards's EIN?
William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3499752. 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
Live grants for the work William L Edwards & Mary a Edwards funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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