M J Edwards Foundation
Historical FunderMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-1808049 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,400 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JESSE H TURNER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 3385 AIRWAYS BLVD SUITE 229, MEMPHIS TN 381163867 |
| Phone | 9015277268 |
| Form and materials | EVIDENCE OF TAX EXEMPTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Ministries More | Memphis, TN | Religious mission | $2,000 |
| Hills Chapel Church | Cordova, TN | Religious mission | $2,000 |
| A Maceo Walker School | Memphis, TN | Educ programs | $1,500 |
| Dunbar Elementary School | Memphis, TN | Educ programs | $1,500 |
| Beulah Baptist Church | Memphis, TN | Religious mission | $1,400 |
| Mt Gilliam Bapt Church | Memphis, TN | Religious mission | $1,400 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,550 | 8 |
| 2022 | $12,529 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620159349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1808049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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