The Edaren Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 45-5450757 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$345K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Parks Conservation | Round Rock, TX | 202 pledge pymt protecting americas | $60,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Texas | Nacogdoches, TX | Protection work in east texas | $50,000 |
| Art Museum of Se Texas | Beaumont, TX | For adrian esparza and japeth asiedu | $35,000 |
| Dacamera Music Encounters | Houston, TX | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Art League Houston | Houston, TX | Support artist of the year | $20,000 |
| Big Thicket Association | Beaumont, TX | Support neches river adv & ed prog | $20,000 |
| Texas Advocates | Austin, TX | To support project lead | $20,000 |
| Afa American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | Support 2025-2026 season | $15,000 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | Pasadena, TX | Support environmental education prog | $15,000 |
| Beaumont Botanical Gardens | Beaumont, TX | Crape myrtle sponsor bbg raffle 2025 | $15,000 |
| Green Spaces Alliance | San Antonio, TX | Youth photography program | $15,000 |
| Coastal Prairie Conservancy | Houston, TX | To support native plants program | $15,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family | Beaumont, TX | For crisis intervention and support | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Botanic Gardens | Fort Worth, TX | Annual campaign grounds for growth | $10,000 |
| Magik Theatre | San Antonio, TX | Support elephants and piggies show | $10,000 |
| Young Audiences of Houston | Houston, TX | W orange & port arthur tx schools | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $427,830 | 20 |
| 2023 | $445,200 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349100935
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5450757
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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