John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlaya Del Rey, California · EIN 47-6494244 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$599K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $16,000.
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
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Marina Counseling | Los Angeles, CA | To support the programs of airport marina counseling service, including their clinic and their 32nd annual "jet to jetty" race for mental… | $134,300 |
| Friends of Ballona Wetlands | Playa Del Rey, CA | To support the programs of friends of ballona wetlands, including their restoration program, hands-on steam programs, and other programs… | $120,164 |
| Natural History Museum | Los Angeles, CA | To support the nhm next campaign at the natural history museum | $100,000 |
| Vet Hunters Project | South El Monte, CA | To support the ongoing operations of the organization in preventing and ending homelessness for all military veterans/families | $65,000 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association | Los Angeles, CA | Serve the community, create an environment for recreation and discovery. focus on appreciation of wildlife and animal welfare. | $52,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | Claremont, CA | To support restore the principles of the american founding to their rightful preeminent authority in our national life. | $16,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Long Beach, CA | To support the ongoing efforts of the aquarium of the pacific to conserve and build nature and natures services | $15,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | To support ongoing operations of the african wildlife foundation | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | To support ongoing operations of the american red cross | $12,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Santa Monica, CA | To support the ongoing operations of the local salvation army | $12,000 |
| El Segundo Education Foundation | El Segundo, CA | Provide financial support for el segundo unified school district schools, teachers, and students. | $11,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Provide support to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in government, politics, and the law | $10,000 |
| Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary | Marina Del Rey, CA | To support the ongoing efforts of the playa venice sunrise rotary in providing "service above self" | $9,750 |
| Various Other Contributions | Playa Del Rey, CA | Other | $9,540 |
| California Hospital Medical Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Care for those who live, work, and play in los angeles | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Defend america's heritage of individual liberty, free markets, and constitutionally limited government. | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | To support the efforts of heal the bay's core programs and initiatives to safeguard marine animals and their habitats and restoring the… | $5,000 |
| Richmond Street School PTA | El Segundo, CA | Provide support to empower and inspire students toward a lifelong desire for learning | $2,500 |
| El Segundo Little League | El Segundo, CA | Provide a safe, friendly, and recreational baseball league in el segundo for ages 5-12. | $1,500 |
| Lax Coastal Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support and enhance local schools to support students and teachers. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $598,754 | 20 |
| 2023 | $630,962 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512759349100836
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6494244
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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