The Edgar Foster Daniels Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 85-0435024 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$505K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $42,470 and $150,000.
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
66% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Grand Opera | Houston, TX | Program | $150,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Program | $150,000 |
| Opera Omaha | Omaha, NE | Program | $100,000 |
| Univ of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Program | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | Santa Fe, NM | Program | $42,470 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Program | $12,134 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $504,604 | 6 |
| 2023 | $253,883 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512939349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0435024
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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