Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 82-3612639 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$175K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Funding for scholarship programs for the education and training of clinicians, scientists, and other health care providers. geared toward… | $60,000 |
| Lake Forest Presbyterian Church | Lake Forest, IL | Donation - supporting the mission of the organization; the mission is to send well-equipped disciples of jesus into the world and nurturing… | $26,638 |
| Rush Anchor Cross | Chicago, IL | Donation - supporting rush university mission. | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Donation | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian | Chicago, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boysgirls Club | South Elgin, IL | Donation - supporting boys & girls club that motivates kids to positively develop and graduate from high school. their mission is to enable… | $3,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Donation - athletic fund student and programs support. | $3,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Foundation | Chicago, IL | Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom… | $3,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Forest, IL | Donation - our mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning and to develop in them a love of reading and writing. we believe that… | $3,000 |
| St Simons Land Trust | St Simons Island, GA | Donation - support organization st simons island land and environment. | $3,000 |
| St Simons Presbyterian Church | St Simons Island, GA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Glasa | Lake Forest, IL | Donation - athletic support organization. | $2,500 |
| Pads Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Donation - support organization reducing homelessness. | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Lake Forest, IL | Donation - educational institution prek-8. | $2,000 |
| Community for Coastal Ga | Darien, GA | Donation - supporting coastal regional and regional planning, coordinating local gov and providing services for seniors across coastal… | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Cit Fdn | Lake Forest, IL | Donation - to lf senior citizens foundation for their mission to create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and… | $1,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Chicago, IL | Donation - supporting homeless women. | $1,000 |
| Sspc Angel Tree Fund | Waukegan, IL | Donation - supporting the salvation army angel tree program helping provide christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around… | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,888 | 18 |
| 2023 | $143,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533539349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3612639
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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