Edward T Gardner Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakewood Ranch, Florida · EIN 31-6026290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$804K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
27% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Studio Theatre | Sarasota, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Anastasia Catholic School | St Augustine, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| St Lucie County Fire District | Port St Lucie, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Camp Barnes | Dover, DE | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Family Meals Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Ft Pierce, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hands of Saint Lucie County | Fort Pierce, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Rylie's Smile Foundation | Rehoboth Bch, DE | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Lucie County 4H | Fort Pierce, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Theatre Foundation | Ft Pierce, FL | To further their expressed charitable purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612579349100861
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6026290
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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