Joan C Edwards Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDefiance, Ohio · EIN 20-8374445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$188,440
Total assets$48.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,150 and $1,695,963.
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
33% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University School of Med | Huntington, WV | School of medicine endowment | $1,695,963 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Edwards scholars endowment | $188,440 |
| Cleveland School Science Medicine | Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $5,150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,889,553 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,612,063 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349100633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8374445
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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