Edna Thomas Trust

EIN 25-6384007 · PA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in PA, WV
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Edna Thomas Trust based in PA paid 6 grants totaling $50K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $12.5K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY FDN, and THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$881,015
Giving (latest yr)
$50,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Children's Hospital$12,500
  • West Virginia State University Fdn$12,500
  • The Franklin Institute$7,500
  • Zoological Society of Philadelphia$7,500
  • Inglis House$5,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$37,500 · 5 grants
  • West Virginia$12,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

West Virginia State University Fdn
Institute, WV
General Operating
$12,500
The Children's Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$12,500
Zoological Society of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$7,500
The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$7,500
Inglis House
Philadelphia, PA
General Operating
$5,000
Variety Club Camp & Development Ctr
Worcester, PA
General Operating
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Edna Thomas Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Edna Thomas Trust reported 6 itemized grants totaling $50K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $12.5K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY FDN, THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Edna Thomas Trust is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Edna Thomas Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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