Funding search · EIN 823612639 · Lake Forest, IL
Edwards Family Cjlj Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 41
- grants reported
- $423,138
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $2,500
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Rush University Medical Center3 grants · $226,000
- University of Maryland2 grants · $55,000
- Lake Forest Presbyterian Church1 grant · $26,638
- Rush Anchor Cross1 grant · $25,000
- First Presbyterian2 grants · $20,000
- St Simons Land Trust3 grants · $10,500
- Davidson College3 grants · $9,000
- Reading Power3 grants · $8,500
- Glasa3 grants · $6,500
- Pads Lake County3 grants · $6,500
Giving over time
Grant history
All 41 reported grants, largest first.
- $83,000
Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, IL · 2023
Funding for scholarship programs for the education and training of clinicians,scientists, and other health care providers. Geared toward research, patient care, and community health care.
- $83,000
Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, IL · 2022
Funding for scholarship programs for the education and training of clinicians,scientists, and other health care providers. Geared toward research, patient care, and community health care.
- $60,000
Rush University Medical Center · Chicago, IL · 2024
Funding for scholarship programs for the education and training of clinicians, scientists, and other health care providers. Geared toward research, patient care, and community health care.
- $30,000
University of Maryland · College Park, MD · 2023
Contribution
- $26,638
Lake Forest Presbyterian Church · Lake Forest, IL · 2024
Donation - supporting the mission of the organization; the mission is to send well-equipped disciples of jesus into the world and nurturing a community of faith working through love.
- $25,000
Rush Anchor Cross · Chicago, IL · 2024
Donation - supporting rush university mission.
- $25,000
University of Maryland · College Park, MD · 2024
Donation
- $10,000
First Presbyterian · Chicago, IL · 2024
Donation
- $10,000
First Presbyterian · Chicago, IL · 2023
Contribution
- $5,000
St Simons Land Trust · St Simons Island, GA · 2022
Donation-support organization st simons island land and environment
- $3,000
Boysgirls Club · South Elgin, IL · 2024
Donation - supporting boys & girls club that motivates kids to positively develop and graduate from high school. Their mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potent… read allDonation - supporting boys & girls club that motivates kids to positively develop and graduate from high school. Their mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. less
- $3,000
Davidson College · Davidson, NC · 2024
Donation - athletic fund student and programs support.
- $3,000
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024
Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society's most vulnerable citizens, … read allMisericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society's most vulnerable citizens, misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them, yet cannot provide it at home. less
- $3,000
Reading Power · Lake Forest, IL · 2024
Donation - our mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning and to develop in them a love of reading and writing. We believe that all children deserve to reach their intellectual potential.
- $3,000
St Simons Land Trust · St Simons Island, GA · 2024
Donation - support organization st simons island land and environment.
- $3,000
St Simons Presbyterian Church · St Simons Island, GA · 2024
Donation
- $3,000
Davidson College · Davidson, NC · 2023
Donation-athletic fund student and programs support
- $3,000
Reading Power · Lake Forest, IL · 2023
DONATION-Our mission is to accelerate childrens literacy learning and to develop in them a love of reading and writing. We believe that all children deserve to reach their intellectual potential
- $3,000
Davidson College · Davidson, NC · 2022
Donation-athletic fund student and programs support
- $2,500
Glasa · Lake Forest, IL · 2024
Donation - athletic support organization.
- $2,500
Pads Lake County · Waukegan, IL · 2024
Donation - support organization reducing homelessness.
- $2,500
St Simons Land Trust · St Simons Island, GA · 2023
Donation-support organization st simons island land and environment
- $2,500
Reading Power · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
DONATION-Our mission is to accelerate childrens literacy learning and to develop in them a love of reading and writing. We believe that all children deserve to reach their intellectual potential
- $2,000
Lake Forest Country Day School · Lake Forest, IL · 2024
Donation - educational institution prek-8.
- $2,000
Glasa · Lake Forest, IL · 2023
Donation-athletic support organization
- $2,000
Lake Forest Country Day School · Lake Forest, IL · 2023
Donation-educational institution prek-8
- $2,000
Misericordia Heart of Mercy Foundat · Chicago, IL · 2023
Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound Developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving societys most vulnerable citizens, M… read allMisericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound Developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving societys most vulnerable citizens, Misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them, yet cannot provide it at home. less
- $2,000
Pads Lake County · Waukegan, IL · 2023
Donation-support organization reducing homelessness
- $2,000
Sarah'S Circle · Chicago, IL · 2023
Donation-supporting homeless women
- $2,000
Touch Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
DONATION-SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION To help build the health systems of the future for Sub-Saharan Africa
- $2,000
Career Resource Center · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
DONATION-areer resource center, inc. Is a proven confidence-building, employment resource featuring individualized attention and coaching by industry professionals. This empowers individuals to conduct an effective job … read allDONATION-areer resource center, inc. Is a proven confidence-building, employment resource featuring individualized attention and coaching by industry professionals. This empowers individuals to conduct an effective job search less
- $2,000
Glasa · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
Donation-athletic support organization
- $2,000
Lake Forest Country Day School · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
Donation-educational institution prek-8
- $2,000
Pads Lake County · Waukegan, IL · 2022
Donation-support organization reducing homelessness
- $2,000
Touch Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
DONATION-SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION To help build the health systems of the future for Sub-Saharan Africa
- $1,000
Community for Coastal Ga · Darien, GA · 2024
Donation - supporting coastal regional and regional planning, coordinating local gov and providing services for seniors across coastal georgia. Multi county agency planning for 10 counties covering development. Aging se… read allDonation - supporting coastal regional and regional planning, coordinating local gov and providing services for seniors across coastal georgia. Multi county agency planning for 10 counties covering development. Aging services and regional growth. less
- $1,000
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Cit Fdn · Lake Forest, IL · 2024
Donation - to lf senior citizens foundation for their mission to create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and needs of senior citizens, to support the activities and facilities of dickinson hal… read allDonation - to lf senior citizens foundation for their mission to create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and needs of senior citizens, to support the activities and facilities of dickinson hall, the senior center serving lake forest and lake bluff and to provide material and financial support to the lake forest-lake bluff senior resources commission to foster independence, engagement and continued personal growth of older adults in our community with particular emphasis on fostering independence. less
- $1,000
Sarah'S Circle · Chicago, IL · 2024
Donation - supporting homeless women.
- $1,000
Sarah'S Circle · Chicago, IL · 2022
Donation-supporting homeless women
- $250
Sspc Angel Tree Fund · Waukegan, IL · 2024
Donation - supporting the salvation army angel tree program helping provide christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year.
- $250
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Cit F · Lake Forest, IL · 2022
Donation to lf senior citizens foundation for their mission to create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and needs of senior citizens, to support the activities and facilities of dickinson hall,… read allDonation to lf senior citizens foundation for their mission to create an awareness in lake forest and lake bluff of the interests and needs of senior citizens, to support the activities and facilities of dickinson hall, the senior center serving lake forest and lake bluff and to provide material and financial support to the lake forest-lake bluff senior resources commission to foster independence, engagement and continued personal growth of older adults in our community with particular emphasis on fostering independence. less
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