William and Joyce Edwards Foundation

EIN 81-1856859 · WA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$375K Funds in WA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, William and Joyce Edwards Foundation based in WA paid 2 grants totaling $750K to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $250K to $500K, with a median of $375K. Its largest recipients included MULTICARE FOUNDATIONS and CITY OF FIRCREST. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$17,049,627
Giving (latest yr)
$750,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$375K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Multicare Foundations$500,000
  • City of Fircrest$250,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$750,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Multicare Foundations
Tacoma, WA
General Operations for There General Purpose of Providing Extraordinary Health Care for the Youngest and Most Vulnerable IN Our Community.
$500,000
City of Fircrest
Fircrest, WA
General Operations for Helping the City of Fircrest Reach Their Goal of a Brand New Pool and Community Center.
$250,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. William and Joyce Edwards Foundation 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, William and Joyce Edwards Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $750K. Individual grants ranged from $250K to $500K (median $375K).

Recent recipients include MULTICARE FOUNDATIONS, CITY OF FIRCREST. The full grant list is on this page.

William and Joyce Edwards Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

William and Joyce Edwards Foundation 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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