Ed Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 74-2804730

Foundation Overview

Based in Johnson City, TX, Ed Foundation has awarded 226 grants totaling $50,502,527 to organizations in Texas, Michigan and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $250 to $3,725,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$50,502,527
Total Assets
$96,258,783
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$34,600
% Median Grant Growth
+38% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 37%

14 of 38 recipients (37%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Texas

43% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (68%), Johnson City (12%), Houston (8%).

Funding Trajectory
0%

Stable funding levels with 0% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes

Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ed 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
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2024
Acton School Of Business $3,009,240 Austin, TX, US General Support 2024
Blanco Methodist Church $25,000 Blanco, TX, US General Support 2024
Chapel & York Us Foundation Inc $34,600 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Community Resource Centers Of Texas Inc $5,000 Marble Falls, TX, US General Support 2024
Crossroads Church Of Aspen $25,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2024
Donorstrust $500,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2024
First United Methodist Church $15,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2024
Friends Of Ufm Inc $100,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2024
Gazelle Foundation $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2024
Griptape Org Inc $120,000 Rhinebeck, NY, US General Support 2024
Hometown Missions $75,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US General Support 2024
Impact India 360 $10,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2024
Leighton Ford Ministries $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Support 2024
Navy Seal Foundation $150,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Support 2024
Oklahoma City Community Foundation $10,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US General Support 2024
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Prison Fellowship $40,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2024
Texas State Historical Association $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2024
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2024
Acton School Of Business $3,009,240 Austin, TX, US General Support 2024
Blanco Methodist Church $25,000 Blanco, TX, US General Support 2024
Chapel & York Us Foundation Inc $34,600 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Community Resource Centers Of Texas Inc $5,000 Marble Falls, TX, US General Support 2024
Crossroads Church Of Aspen $25,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2024
Donorstrust $500,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2024
First United Methodist Church $15,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2024
Friends Of Ufm Inc $100,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2024
Gazelle Foundation $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2024
Griptape Org Inc $120,000 Rhinebeck, NY, US General Support 2024
Hometown Missions $75,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US General Support 2024
Impact India 360 $10,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2024
Leighton Ford Ministries $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US General Support 2024
Navy Seal Foundation $150,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Support 2024
Oklahoma City Community Foundation $10,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US General Support 2024
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Prison Fellowship $40,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2024
Texas State Historical Association $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2024
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2023
Acton School Of Business $3,242,961 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
Christian Care Ministry $50,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Support 2023
First United Methodist Church $25,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2023
Foundation For Economic Education $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2023
Friends Of Ufm Inc $10,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2023
Gazelle Foundation $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
Hometown Missions $11,500 Dripping Springs, TX, US General Support 2023
Impact India 360 $10,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2023
International Documentary Association $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2023
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2023
Mayo Clinic $50,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2023
Mercatus Center $25,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2023
National Microschooling Center $25,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2023
Navy Seal Foundation $150,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Support 2023
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Prison Fellowship $10,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2023
Social Evolution Inc $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
The Legatum Institute Foundation $25,000 London, Foreign, UK General Support 2023
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2023
Acton School Of Business $3,242,961 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
Christian Care Ministry $50,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Support 2023
First United Methodist Church $25,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2023
Foundation For Economic Education $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2023
Friends Of Ufm Inc $10,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2023
Gazelle Foundation $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
Hometown Missions $11,500 Dripping Springs, TX, US General Support 2023
Impact India 360 $10,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2023
International Documentary Association $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2023
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2023
Mayo Clinic $50,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2023
Mercatus Center $25,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2023
National Microschooling Center $25,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2023
Navy Seal Foundation $150,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Support 2023
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Prison Fellowship $10,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2023
Social Evolution Inc $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
The Legatum Institute Foundation $25,000 London, Foreign, UK General Support 2023
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2022
Acton Institute $150,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Support 2022
Acton School Of Business $3,725,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
American Council Of Trustees And Alumni $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Carmel Presbyterian Church $6,250 Charlotte, NC, US General Support 2022
Christian Care Ministry $50,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Support 2022
Donorstrust $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Foundation For Research On Equal Opportunities $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Ufm Inc $10,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2022
Gazelle Foundation $20,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
Impact India 360 $12,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2022
New Horizons Foundation $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Pregnancy Resource Center Inc $5,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Prison Fellowship $5,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2022
Texas Business Hall Of Fame Foundation $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2022
Wayforward Adventures Inc $25,000 Richardson, TX, US General Support 2022
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2022
Acton Institute $150,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Support 2022
Acton School Of Business $3,725,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
American Council Of Trustees And Alumni $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Carmel Presbyterian Church $6,250 Charlotte, NC, US General Support 2022
Christian Care Ministry $50,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Support 2022
Donorstrust $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Foundation For Research On Equal Opportunities $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Ufm Inc $10,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2022
Gazelle Foundation $20,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
Impact India 360 $12,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2022
New Horizons Foundation $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Pregnancy Resource Center Inc $5,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Prison Fellowship $5,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2022
Texas Business Hall Of Fame Foundation $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2022
Wayforward Adventures Inc $25,000 Richardson, TX, US General Support 2022
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2022
Acton Institute $150,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Support 2022
Acton School Of Business $3,725,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
American Council Of Trustees And Alumni $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Carmel Presbyterian Church $6,250 Charlotte, NC, US General Support 2022
Christian Care Ministry $50,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Support 2022
Donorstrust $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Foundation For Research On Equal Opportunities $25,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Ufm Inc $10,000 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2022
Gazelle Foundation $20,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
Impact India 360 $12,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2022
New Horizons Foundation $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Pregnancy Resource Center Inc $5,000 Glenwood Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Prison Fellowship $5,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2022
Texas Business Hall Of Fame Foundation $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2022
Wayforward Adventures Inc $25,000 Richardson, TX, US General Support 2022
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $50,000 Johnson City, TX, US General Support 2021
Acton Institute $250,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US General Support 2021
Acton School Of Business $3,440,960 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Caritas $10,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Christian Care Ministry $50,000 Melbourne, FL, US General Support 2021
Creative Action $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Emergent Order Foundation Inc $75,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Empowered Minds Academy $25,000 Durham, NC, US General Support 2021
Friends Of Ufm Inc $25,850 Mclean, VA, US General Support 2021
Gazelle Foundation $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Impact India 360 $100,000 Troy, MI, US General Support 2021
Let Grow Inc $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2021
Mayo Clinic $100,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2021
Memorial Hermann Foundation $150,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2021
Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance $5,000 Carmel, CA, US General Support 2021
Navy Seal Foundation $100,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Support 2021
New Story Inc $100,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2021
Paramount Theatre $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Prison Fellowship $5,000 Landsdowne, VA, US General Support 2021
Project Airtime $10,000 Sandy, UT, US General Support 2021
St Anthony Health Foundation $100,000 St Petersburg, FL, US General Support 2021
Texas Public Policy Foundation $15,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Younglife $150,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2021
Zachary Scott Theatre Center $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Acton Academy $25,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Acton Foundation For Entrepreneurship Education And Religious Freedom $150,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Acton Institute $100,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Organizations Operations 2020
Acton School Of Business $3,294,170 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Bookspring $5,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Caritas $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Crossroads Church Of Aspen $50,000 Aspen, CO, US Organizations Operations 2020
Empowered Minds Academy $15,000 Durham, NC, US Organizations Operations 2020
Friends Of Ufm $75,850 Miami, FL, US Organizations Operations 2020
Gazelle Foundation $25,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Heroic Media $5,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Impact India 360 $10,000 Troy, MI, US Organizations Operations 2020
Jordan B Peterson Institute $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Organizations Operations 2020
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $50,000 Alexandria, VA, US Organizations Operations 2020
Navy Seal Foundation $100,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Organizations Operations 2020
Texas Childrens Hospital $4,845 Houston, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Texas Public Policy Foundation $15,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2020
Tirzah International $2,000 Boise, ID, US Organizations Operations 2020
Triangle Advising $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Organizations Operations 2020
Acton School Of Business $3,510,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Chance To Change $1,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Organizations Operations 2018
Creative Action $30,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Donorstrust $100,000 Alexandria, VA, US Organizations Operations 2018
Foundation Communities $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Friends Of Ufm $2,750 Miami, FL, US Organizations Operations 2018
Gateway Community Church $50,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Gazelle Foundation $50,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Greater Austin Christian Foundation $25,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Homeboy Industries $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Organizations Operations 2018
Navy Seal Foundation $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Organizations Operations 2018
Sea Mercy $100,000 Elmira, OR, US Organizations Operations 2018
Texas Business Hall Of Fame Foundation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Texas Public Policy Foundation $40,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Zachary Scott Theatre Center $50,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2018
Acton Academy $1,500,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Acton Institute $250,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Organizations Operations 2017
Acton School Of Business $1,710,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Bookspring $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Caritas $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Creative Action $30,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Friends Of Ufm $2,000 Miami, FL, US Organizations Operations 2017
Gateway Community Church $60,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Gazelle Foundation $30,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Girlstart $2,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Infant Crisis Services $10,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Organizations Operations 2017
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $75,000 Alexandria, VA, US Organizations Operations 2017
National Review Institute $25,000 New York, NY, US Organizations Operations 2017
Navy Seal Foundation $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Organizations Operations 2017
Ncf $25,000 Houston, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US Organizations Operations 2017
Sooners Helping Sooners $20,000 Norman, OK, US Organizations Operations 2017
Texas Public Policy Foundation $60,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
The Refuge For Dmst $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
The Trail Foundation $25,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Zachary Scott Theatre Center $50,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2017
Acton Academy $1,000,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Acton School Of Business $1,850,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Caritas $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Crossroads Church Of Aspen $50,000 Aspen, CO, US Organizations Operations 2016
Donorstrust $1,050,000 Alexandria, VA, US Organizations Operations 2016
Foundation Communities $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Free Flight Forever $500 Aspen, CO, US Organizations Operations 2016
Gazelle Foundation $50,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Harvard University $250 Cambridge, MA, US Organizations Operations 2016
Ministry Of Challenge $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Modest Needs Foundation $6,000 New York, NY, US Organizations Operations 2016
Ncf $25,000 Houston, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Peloton U $10,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Philanthropy Roundtable $100,000 Washington, DC, US Organizations Operations 2016
Project Airtime $10,000 Sandy, UT, US Organizations Operations 2016
Sea Mercy $25,000 Elmira, OR, US Organizations Operations 2016
Texas Public Policy Foundation $35,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016
Us Friends Of The University Of Newcastle $10,000 New York, NY, US Organizations Operations 2016
Zachary Scott Theatre Center $50,000 Austin, TX, US Organizations Operations 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 74-2804730
Website N/A
Address 404 DIAMOND X RANCH RD Johnson City, TX 78636-4854

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ed Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Jeff Sandefer
Secretary & Director Laura Sandefer
Director Juan Bonifasi

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.