The Edward & Elizabeth Gardner Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakewood Ranch, Florida · EIN 31-1338344 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$275K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage University | Toppenish, WA | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $30,000 |
| The Dunhuang Foundation | Houston, TX | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $30,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre | Sarasota, FL | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $20,000 |
| Univerity of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $20,000 |
| Rubin Museum of Art | New York City, NY | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Georgetown Sc | Georgetown, SC | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $15,000 |
| Music Cares | Reading, PA | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee | Bradenton, FL | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $12,500 |
| Turning Points | Bradenton, FL | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $12,500 |
| Cooper Union Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation | Sarasota, FL | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $10,000 |
| Saint James Elementary PTA | Myrtle Beach, SC | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $9,000 |
| Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Charlotte, NC | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $6,000 |
| Buddhist Digital Resource Center Inc | Middletown, OH | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $5,000 |
| Burlington Meeting House Inc | Burlington, NJ | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
| Holt International Children's Services | Eugene, OR | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $5,000 |
| John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fdn | New York, NY | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $5,000 |
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $5,000 |
| Oberlin College | Cleveland, OH | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
| Princeton Pro Musica | Princeton, NJ | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
| Ringling College of Art & Design | Sarasota, FL | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $5,000 |
| West Side Center for Community Life Inc | New York, NY | To further recipients' expressed charit purp. | $5,000 |
| Treasury of Lives | New York City, NY | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Broadcasting Authority | Englewood, NJ | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
| Internationl Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | To further recipients' expressed charit purp | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622579349100137
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1338344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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