Edwards Mother Earth Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 91-1789783 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$42M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Duffield, VA | agroforestry technical assistance for forest farming, alley cropping, and silvopasture | $425,394 |
| Cooperative Extension Association in the State of | Ithaca, NY | the adoption of agroforestry-based chestnut and hazelnut cultivation in New York State | $400,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Kutztown, PA | Propagate Ventures | $400,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit | Blacksburg, VA | Catalyzing the Next Phase of Agroforestry - Building upon Proven Programs to Rapidly Expand Application, Enhance Ecosystem Services, and… | $397,295 |
| Rodale Institute | Kutztown, PA | Pacific Northwest Organic Center - Intercropping and Silvopasturing with Hazelnuts and Sheep | $50,323 |
| Agroforestry Northwest | Bothell, WA | Accelerating Agroforestry in the Pacific Northwest | $50,000 |
| Ecotrust | Portland, OR | the Indigenous Agroforestry Network | $50,000 |
| Spring of Evolution Inc | Acton, CA | West Den Habitat Restoration Project | $24,000 |
| Whiteswan Environmental We | Bellingham, WA | Xaxe Tenew Sacred Land Society | $12,000 |
| Tilth Alliance | Seattle, WA | Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands | $10,000 |
| Common Power Future | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Duwamish Tribal Services | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Artist Mentorship Program | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | Idaho Policy Institute fund | $5,000 |
| Seeed Inc | Knoxville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spring of Evolution Inc | Acton, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Film Action Oregon | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,100 |
| Peace in Schools | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Weshine Welcoming Empowering Safe Habitation Initi | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Bryants Bridge Inc | Knoxville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cofan Survival Fund Inc | Oak Park, IL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wild Projects | Berkeley, CA | We Are Water organization project detailing the influence of global climate disruption on the domestic water supply of Californians | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Human Movement Studies Inc | Hudson, NY | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation | Arcata, CA | the Y.E.S. program | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Shannock, RI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Keep Knoxville Beautiful Inc | Knoxville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Trees Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | To support food deliveries to Gaza | $2,000 |
| Childsafe Colorado Inc | Fort Collins, CO | ChildSafe | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Newton, MA | Ride to End ALZ New England | $1,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gather Make Shelter | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Population Connection | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Seattle, WA | Duwamish Alive Coalition | $1,000 |
| The Williams Project | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Embrace Washington | Spokane, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Environment Next Inc | East Aurora, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wexford Foundation Inc | Lansing, IA | General & Unrestricted | $450 |
| Brook of Life Church | Jurupa Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Ocean Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Reintegra Inc | Lafayette, CO | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Sandals Church | Riverside, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Path Home | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Friends of Roosevelt Middle School | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,905,712 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,736,024 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1789783
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.