EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION
Beverly Hills, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-4245043
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Beverly Hills, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-4245043
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DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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The Edward Charles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model for its grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE ACT AS A FISCAL SPONSOR OF CHARITABLE PROJECTS, FUNDS AND CHARITABLE EVENTS TO ADVANCE WORTHWHILE CAUSES AND TO ASSIST SOLVING SOME OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST PROBLEMS.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FELTHEIMER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$19.6M
17%
THE ELLEN FUND
$3.9M
3%
SCHOOLHOUSEWORLD INC
$3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
204
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION?
No. EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION give?
EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $24.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FELTHEIMER FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ELLEN FUND, and SCHOOLHOUSEWORLD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION?
EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.