Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Petoskey, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $266K in total assets. Net investment income was $226K.
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $265,908
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $231,963
- +837.1% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $226,313
- +1390.8% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $5,650
- -98.5% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 686% 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 $275K (2024) to $540K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Michigan College Petoskey, MI | Educational | $250,000 |
| Harbor Springs Public Schools Harbor Springs, MI | Educational | $50,000 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Found Petoskey, MI | Community Foundation | $20,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Medical | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of HS Harbor Springs, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church of HS Harbor Springs, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Petoskey Childrens Nature Preschool Petoskey, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts Bay Harbor, MI | ARTS | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $265,908 | $231,963 | $5,650 | — | — | — | $226,313 | $47,493 |
| 2025 | $279,779 | $24,752 | $369,571 | $360,000 | 8 | $360,000 | $15,181 | $52,451 |
| 2024 | $384,414 | $285,726 | $280,789 | $275,000 | 5 | $275,000 | $279,937 | $63,496 |
| 2023 | $470,951 | $262,009 | $331,595 | $325,000 | 3 | $325,000 | $255,414 | $84,773 |
| 2022 | $916,388 | $49,859 | $554,844 | $540,000 | 6 | $540,000 | $35,015 | $108,656 |
| 2021 | $954,048 | $498,724 | $546,364 | $540,000 | 6 | — | $492,360 | $106,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation is led by Linda E. Riley, President, Secretary & Trs on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Linda E. Riley
President, Secretary & Trs
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anne E. Merrill
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bruce P. Riley
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lance C. Edwards
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stacey Riley Baker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Todd C. Winnell
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation
How large is Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation?
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation reported $266K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $232K.
What is Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation?
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Petoskey, MI. It holds $266K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation operate?
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan.
How much is Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation's EIN?
Wm J & Julia M Edwards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2529635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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