Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1284549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$136K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,600 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
38% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Hpa behavioral health fund | $36,500 |
| Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources | Portland, OR | To support orton-gillingham tutoring | $19,500 |
| Grace Memorial Episcopal Church | Portland, OR | General operating support | $18,500 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Alyson C. hardin & josephine hardin memorial scholarship | $10,000 |
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council Dba Oregon Wild | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Youth Choir | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette Inc | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Webb School | Bell Buckle, TN | Josephine J. hardin scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Comprehensive service center fund | $4,500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Animal Aid | Portland, OR | General operating support | $3,800 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | General operating support | $2,600 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | Species recovery & conservation | $2,600 |
| Ceeds of Peace | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Lgbt Legacy Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $126,600 | 12 |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 14 |
| 2021 | $105,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1284549
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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