The Edwards Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortola Valley, California · EIN 94-3302319 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$166K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,000.
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
65% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Assistance | $25,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Golden, CO | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Global Refuge | Baltimore, MD | Assistance | $6,000 |
| Hope Horizon | Tulare, CA | Assistance | $6,000 |
| The Luke Commission | Sagle, ID | Assistance | $5,500 |
| High Five Foundation | Truckee, CA | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Lutec High School | Norwalk, CA | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Rise University Prep | San Francisco, CA | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Rock Creek Alliance | Sandpoint, ID | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Camp Restore Detroit | Detroit, MI | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Chikumbuso Women | North Stonington, CT | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Garuna Ministries | Phoenix, AZ | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Holt International Children's Services | Eugene, OR | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Kanisku Land Trust | Sandpoint, ID | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Pli - Pastoral Leadership Institute | Wheaton, IL | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Realoptions | San Jose, CA | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest | San Jose, CA | Assistance | $4,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Assistance | $4,000 |
| We Raise Foundation | Itasca, IL | Assistance | $4,000 |
| Life Moves of Santa Clara | Santa Clara, CA | Assistance | $3,500 |
| Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity | Bend, OR | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Bonner County Food Bank | Sandpoint, ID | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Gilde Memorial | San Francisco, CA | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Harrison Park School | Portland, OR | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Mission of Christ Network | Concordia, MO | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Albertina Kerr Centers | Portland, OR | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Everytown | New York, NY | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Newtown, CT | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Friends of River Coalition | Kingston, ID | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Mt Scott Park Learning Center | Portland, OR | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation | Olympic Valley, CA | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Season of Sharing | San Francisco, CA | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries | Bend, OR | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Urban Alchemy | San Francisco, CA | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Amor Ministries Global Headquarters | San Diego, CA | Assistance | $1,500 |
| Central Oregon Veterans Outreach | Bend, OR | Assistance | $1,500 |
| Today's Youth Matters | Milpitas, CA | Assistance | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | Assistance | $1,500 |
| Big Brother Big Sister of Central Oregon | Bend, OR | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Centro Legal | Oakland, CA | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Concordia Education Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Deschutes River Conservancy | Bend, OR | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Every Kid Sports | Bend, OR | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Assistance | $1,000 |
| St Ignatius College Preparatory | San Francisco, CA | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Tahoe-Pyramid Trail | Reno, NV | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Tillamook School District | Tillamook, OR | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Idaho Conservation | Boise, ID | Assistance | $500 |
| Pv School Foundation | Portola Valley, CA | Assistance | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,500 | 49 |
| 2024 | $124,900 | 39 |
| 2023 | $119,700 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349104611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3302319
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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