Spirit of Eden Fund
Historical FunderEden, Texas · EIN 75-2911162 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SPIRIT OF EDEN WADE C ELLISON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 125, EDEN TX 76837 |
| Phone | 3258695259 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | FOR GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES,REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.EDENTEXAS.COM/ARTICLES/VIEW/SPIRIT-OF-EDEN-FUND-INFORMATION-4D015 E25-92E8-4A46-885C-1DF9AC100B33 |
| Deadlines | REFERENCE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | REFERENCE ABOVE WEBSITE FOR RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Eden | Eden, TX | Street sweeper | $50,000 |
| City of Eden | Eden, TX | Asphault drum roller | $35,000 |
| Eden Volunteer Fire Department | Eden, TX | Protective boots/radio comms | $20,000 |
| City of Eden | Eden, TX | Swimming pool updated | $13,000 |
| Concho County 4-H | Paint Rock, TX | 4-H club projects for children | $10,000 |
| Eden Cisd Fccla | Eden, TX | Fccla travel expenses | $10,000 |
| Eden Cisd Booster Club | Eden, TX | New tunnel for eden football program | $10,000 |
| Eden Economic Development Corp | Eden, TX | Local art projects/mural installation | $10,000 |
| Concho County Saddle Club | Eden, TX | Repairs and improvement | $9,193 |
| Eden Cisd Band | Eden, TX | Reading program book challenge | $9,000 |
| City of Eden | Eden, TX | Golf course club house lease | $7,800 |
| Concho County Texas Sheriff's Office | Paint Rock, TX | New safety training equipment | $7,500 |
| Eden Community Food Pantry | Eden, TX | Assistance in providing food | $6,000 |
| Eden Cisd | Eden, TX | Crushed granite walkways | $5,500 |
| Paint Rock Public Library | Paint Rock, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
| Hallelujah Trail Cowboy Church | Eden, TX | Improvements to building | $2,500 |
| Eden VFW | Eden, TX | Purchase of flags | $2,037 |
| Friends of Eden Library | Eden, TX | Purchase/Install film for windows & replacements of sign | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,030 | 18 |
| 2024 | $160,464 | 13 |
| 2023 | $157,907 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2911162
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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