The Edaren Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-5450757
Foundation Overview
Based in Houston, TX, The Edaren Foundation has awarded 170 grants totaling $4,043,750 to organizations in Mississippi, Texas and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $108,971, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 42 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
91% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Beaumont (44%), Houston (18%), San Antonio (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 140% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Edaren Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afa American Family Association | $15,000 | Tupelo, MS, US | Support 2023-2024 Season | 2023 |
| Arc Of Greater Beaumont | $40,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support The Art With Arc Prg | 2023 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | $10,000 | Pasadena, TX, US | Support Ongoing Conserv & Ed Activit | 2023 |
| Art League Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Exhibit San Antonio Artist | 2023 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support 2 Exhibitions & Ed Prog | 2023 |
| Art Studio Inc | $7,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Annual Gumbo Clayfest Jul 23 | 2023 |
| Beaumont Botanical Gardens | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Perf Of Symphony Of Setx | 2023 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $40,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Hiring Of Resource Dev Assoc | 2023 |
| Big Thicket Association | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv & Ed Prog | 2023 |
| Botanical Research Institute | $5,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Da Camera Society Of Texas | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Renewal Of Music Encounters Prog | 2023 |
| Franklinton Farms | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Green Dot Public Schools Se Tx | $43,200 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ptr W/bisd-initiatives At Mlk Middle | 2023 |
| Green Spaces Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Youth Photography Program | 2023 |
| Lone Star Coastal Alliance | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation | $65,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | 2023 Pledge Payment | 2023 |
| Science Mill | $15,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Support Expansion Of Stem Careers | 2023 |
| Symphony Of Southeast Texas | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | 2023 Sponsorship Spring Concert | 2023 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Txcat Program | 2023 |
| University Of North Texas | $30,000 | Denton, TX, US | Support Music Lessons To Foster Care | 2023 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Tx Rural Arts Initiative | 2023 |
| Afa American Family Association | $15,000 | Tupelo, MS, US | Support 2023-2024 Season | 2023 |
| Arc Of Greater Beaumont | $40,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support The Art With Arc Prg | 2023 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | $10,000 | Pasadena, TX, US | Support Ongoing Conserv & Ed Activit | 2023 |
| Art League Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Exhibit San Antonio Artist | 2023 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support 2 Exhibitions & Ed Prog | 2023 |
| Art Studio Inc | $7,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Annual Gumbo Clayfest Jul 23 | 2023 |
| Beaumont Botanical Gardens | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Perf Of Symphony Of Setx | 2023 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $40,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Hiring Of Resource Dev Assoc | 2023 |
| Big Thicket Association | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv & Ed Prog | 2023 |
| Botanical Research Institute | $5,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Da Camera Society Of Texas | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Renewal Of Music Encounters Prog | 2023 |
| Franklinton Farms | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Green Dot Public Schools Se Tx | $43,200 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ptr W/bisd-initiatives At Mlk Middle | 2023 |
| Green Spaces Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Youth Photography Program | 2023 |
| Lone Star Coastal Alliance | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation | $65,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | 2023 Pledge Payment | 2023 |
| Science Mill | $15,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Support Expansion Of Stem Careers | 2023 |
| Symphony Of Southeast Texas | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | 2023 Sponsorship Spring Concert | 2023 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Txcat Program | 2023 |
| University Of North Texas | $30,000 | Denton, TX, US | Support Music Lessons To Foster Care | 2023 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Tx Rural Arts Initiative | 2023 |
| Afa American Family Association | $15,000 | Tupelo, MS, US | Support 2021-2022 Season | 2022 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | $10,000 | Pasadena, TX, US | Support Ongoing Conserv & Ed Activit | 2022 |
| Art League Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support 2 Exhibitions & Liftetime Aw | 2022 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Exhibitions & Ed Programming | 2022 |
| Art Studio Inc | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Audubon Texas | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Texas Women In Conservation | 2022 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $8,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Orchestra Production Protocols | 2022 |
| Big Thicket Association | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv & Ed Prog | 2022 |
| Botanical Research Institute | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support Master Plan Fw Botanic Garde | 2022 |
| Conscious Capitalism Inc | $10,000 | Warren, MI, US | Beyond Zero Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Green Dot Public Schools Se Tx | $50,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ptr W/bisd-initiatives At Mlk Middle | 2022 |
| Green Spaces Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Youth Photography Program | 2022 |
| Longview Museum Of Fine Arts | $10,000 | Longview, TX, US | Supoort Arts In Rural Texas | 2022 |
| Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Charlottes Web Production | 2022 |
| Nabor House | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | 2022 Classroom & Curriculum Supplies | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation | $108,971 | Round Rock, TX, US | 2022 Pledge Payment | 2022 |
| Rachels Network | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Science Mill | $25,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Equitable Access-future Stem Care Pg | 2022 |
| Texas Christian University | $13,200 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Expand 2022-2023 Initiatives & Ed Op | 2022 |
| Writers In The Schools | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support The Wits For Students Prog | 2022 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Arts Ed In Pa & West Orange | 2022 |
| Afa American Family Association | $15,000 | Tupelo, MS, US | Support 2021-2022 Season | 2022 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | $10,000 | Pasadena, TX, US | Support Ongoing Conserv & Ed Activit | 2022 |
| Art League Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support 2 Exhibitions & Liftetime Aw | 2022 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Exhibitions & Ed Programming | 2022 |
| Art Studio Inc | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Audubon Texas | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Texas Women In Conservation | 2022 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $8,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Orchestra Production Protocols | 2022 |
| Big Thicket Association | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv & Ed Prog | 2022 |
| Botanical Research Institute | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support Master Plan Fw Botanic Garde | 2022 |
| Conscious Capitalism Inc | $10,000 | Warren, MI, US | Beyond Zero Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Green Dot Public Schools Se Tx | $50,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ptr W/bisd-initiatives At Mlk Middle | 2022 |
| Green Spaces Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Youth Photography Program | 2022 |
| Longview Museum Of Fine Arts | $10,000 | Longview, TX, US | Supoort Arts In Rural Texas | 2022 |
| Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Charlottes Web Production | 2022 |
| Nabor House | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | 2022 Classroom & Curriculum Supplies | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation | $108,971 | Round Rock, TX, US | 2022 Pledge Payment | 2022 |
| Rachels Network | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Science Mill | $25,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Equitable Access-future Stem Care Pg | 2022 |
| Texas Christian University | $13,200 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Expand 2022-2023 Initiatives & Ed Op | 2022 |
| Writers In The Schools | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support The Wits For Students Prog | 2022 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Arts Ed In Pa & West Orange | 2022 |
| Afa American Family Association | $15,000 | Tupelo, MS, US | Support 2021-2022 Season | 2022 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | $10,000 | Pasadena, TX, US | Support Ongoing Conserv & Ed Activit | 2022 |
| Art League Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support 2 Exhibitions & Liftetime Aw | 2022 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Exhibitions & Ed Programming | 2022 |
| Art Studio Inc | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Audubon Texas | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Texas Women In Conservation | 2022 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $8,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Orchestra Production Protocols | 2022 |
| Big Thicket Association | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv & Ed Prog | 2022 |
| Botanical Research Institute | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Support Master Plan Fw Botanic Garde | 2022 |
| Conscious Capitalism Inc | $10,000 | Warren, MI, US | Beyond Zero Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Green Dot Public Schools Se Tx | $50,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ptr W/bisd-initiatives At Mlk Middle | 2022 |
| Green Spaces Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Youth Photography Program | 2022 |
| Longview Museum Of Fine Arts | $10,000 | Longview, TX, US | Supoort Arts In Rural Texas | 2022 |
| Magik Theatre | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Charlottes Web Production | 2022 |
| Nabor House | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | 2022 Classroom & Curriculum Supplies | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation | $108,971 | Round Rock, TX, US | 2022 Pledge Payment | 2022 |
| Rachels Network | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Science Mill | $25,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Equitable Access-future Stem Care Pg | 2022 |
| Texas Christian University | $13,200 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Expand 2022-2023 Initiatives & Ed Op | 2022 |
| Writers In The Schools | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support The Wits For Students Prog | 2022 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Arts Ed In Pa & West Orange | 2022 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $30,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Exhibitions & Ed Programming | 2021 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $23,800 | Beaumont, TX, US | Orchestra Production Protocols | 2021 |
| Big Thicket Association | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv Pymt 4/4 | 2021 |
| Buckner Children And Family | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Educational Aftercare Scholarships | 2021 |
| Christus Se Texas Foundation | $75,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ineractive Play Project - Pediatric | 2021 |
| Da Camera Society Of Texas | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | 2021-2022 Initiatives Prog Music Enc | 2021 |
| Green Dot Public Schools Se Tx | $50,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Ptr W/bisd-initiatives At Mlk Middle | 2021 |
| Jack Brooks Foundation | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Digital Archive Project- Briscoe Ctr | 2021 |
| Lone Star Coastal Alliance | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Recreation Area & Network Pymt 2/2 | 2021 |
| Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Charlottes Web Production | 2021 |
| National Parks Conservation | $90,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | 2021 Pledge Payment | 2021 |
| Science Mill | $25,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Equitable Access-future Stem Care Pg | 2021 |
| Southwest School Of Art | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Kids Initiating Designsolutions Prog | 2021 |
| Symphony Of Southeast Texas | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Sponsorship Shangri La Concert | 2021 |
| Symphony Of Southeast Texas | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Symphony Of Our World Prod | 2021 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Launch-tx Conservation Action Team | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Blue Carbon Initiative Pymt 2/2 | 2021 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $7,500 | Houston, TX, US | Support Arts Ed In Pa & West Orange | 2021 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $67,700 | Beaumont, TX, US | Orchestra Production Protocols | 2020 |
| Big Thicket Association | $30,372 | Beaumont, TX, US | Field Research Station & Learning Ct | 2020 |
| Big Thicket Association | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adv Pymt 3/4 | 2020 |
| Big Thicket Association | $30,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Preservation Of Dogwood Trail | 2020 |
| Buckner Children And Family | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Da Camera Society Of Texas | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Newly Expanded Arts At 2 Schools | 2020 |
| Earthjustice | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lone Star Coastal Alliance | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Recreation Area & Network Pymt 1/2 | 2020 |
| National Parks Conservation | $50,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | Support Texas Regional Council Mbr | 2020 |
| Some Other Place | $30,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | $25,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Blue Carbon Initiative Pymt 1/2 | 2020 |
| Young Audiences Of Houston | $7,500 | Houston, TX, US | Support Arts Ed In Pa & West Orange | 2020 |
| Arc Of Greater Beaumont | $30,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support The Art With Arc Prg | 2018 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $30,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Fund 3 Upcoming Gallery Exhibition | 2018 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $17,600 | Beaumont, TX, US | Orchestra Musicians For 2018-2019 | 2018 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $6,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Bd Govern Training Stipends | 2018 |
| Big Thicket Association | $20,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Neches River Adventure Prg | 2018 |
| Blue Star Contemporary | $25,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Creative Youth Development | 2018 |
| Buckner Children And Family | $35,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | 13 Educational Scholarship | 2018 |
| Hill Country Science Mill | $45,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Expansion 2018 Stem Enrichment Prg | 2018 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support Educational Prg 2017-2018 | 2018 |
| Lamar University | $23,333 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Koda'ly Certification Prg | 2018 |
| National Parks Conservation | $50,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | Support Texas Regional Council Mbr | 2018 |
| The Magik Theatre | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Production & Education Cost | 2018 |
| Young Audiences Inc | $5,200 | Beaumont, TX, US | Comprehensive Arts Integration Serv | 2018 |
| Arc Of Greater Beaumont | $40,055 | Beaumont, TX, US | Provide Funding For Art With Arc Prg | 2017 |
| Art Museum Of Se Texas | $30,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Fund 3 Major Main Gallery Exhibition | 2017 |
| Art Studio Inc | $19,355 | Beaumont, TX, US | Purch & Install Ada Wheelchair Lift | 2017 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $37,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | New Executive Director Program | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Country Of Houston | $40,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Educational Support & Out Of Sch Prg | 2017 |
| Buckner Children And Family | $27,859 | Beaumont, TX, US | Educational Aftercare Scholarship 39 | 2017 |
| Hill Country Science Mill | $40,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Continue Field Trip Program | 2017 |
| Lamar University | $11,666 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Koda'ly Certification Prg | 2017 |
| Magnolia Garden Club | $50,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Wetlands Education Center | 2017 |
| Magnolia Garden Club | $50,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Wetlands Education Center | 2017 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High Sch | $10,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Campus Master Plan | 2017 |
| National Parks Conservation | $100,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | Support Texas Centennial Campaign | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Texas | $10,000 | Nacogdoches, TX, US | Protection Work In East Texas | 2017 |
| Symphony Of Southeast Texas | $18,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Support Concert Programs | 2017 |
| Buckner Children And Family | $28,397 | Beaumont, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Symphony Of Southeast Texas | $28,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Hill Country Science Mill | $40,000 | Johnson City, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Lamar University | $1,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Country | $40,000 | Hockley, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Witte Museum | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Beaumont Community Players | $37,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Donation | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-5450757 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 800 CAPITOL ST STE 1700 Houston, TX 77002-2930 |
Key People (2)
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| Director | Russell A Waddill |
|---|---|
| Director | Elizabeth C Waddill |
Forms 990-PF
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