AI Summary
The Edwardson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $3.6 million in grants paid to 106 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$4.7M
18%

PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Seymour, IN
$2.6M
10%
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC
ATLANTA, GA
$1.7M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and Georgia. 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 EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
EDWARDSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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