Edgerton Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 91-2160742 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.5M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$39,000
Total assets$163.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $78,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $4,477,900 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $516,000 |
| National Theater | London, UK | General support of organization mission | $326,000 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $250,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $168,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | General support of organization mission | $126,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Co | New York, NY | General support of organization mission | $120,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $110,000 |
| Theatre Communications Group | New York, NY | General support of organization mission | $110,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $105,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $96,000 |
| Alliance Theatre | Atlanta, GA | General support of organization mission | $78,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | General support of organization mission | $78,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | General support of organization mission | $72,000 |
| Royal Shakespeare Company | London, UK | General support of organization mission | $68,000 |
| Center for Early Education | West Hollywood, CA | General support of organization mission | $60,000 |
| South Coast Repertory Inc | Costa Mesa, CA | General support of organization mission | $52,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Studio City, CA | General support of organization mission | $51,500 |
| Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $50,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $50,000 |
| Spence-Chapin | New York, NY | General support of organization mission | $50,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Denver, CO | General support of organization mission | $42,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $39,000 |
| Old Vic | New York, NY | General support of organization mission | $36,375 |
| Lacma-La County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood LA Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $35,000 |
| Yale Repertory Theatre | New Haven, CT | General support of organization mission | $35,000 |
| Two River Theatre Company | Red Bank, NJ | General support of organization mission | $33,000 |
| Amazon Aid Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Middleburg, VA | General support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Junior League of Los Angeles Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Magic Theatre | San Francisco, CA | General support of organization mission | $23,000 |
| 5050 Women on Boards | Los Angeles, CA | General support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | General support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Signature Theater | New York City, NY | General support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| The Arboretum | Arcadia, CA | General support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center | Beverly Hills, CA | General support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Mount Saint Marys College | Newburgh, NY | General support of organization mission | $7,500 |
| Biodiversity Funders Group | San Francisco, CA | General support of organization mission | $5,800 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Carmel by the Sea, CA | General support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Bishop's School | LA Jolla, CA | General support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| California Art Club | Pasadena, CA | General support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Reach Foundation | Yorba Linda, CA | General support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | General support of organization mission | $200 |
| Chicago Dramatists | Chicago, IL | General support of organization mission | $78 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,458,353 | 45 |
| 2023 | $7,179,655 | 36 |
| 2022 | $7,415,000 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103089
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2160742
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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