Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
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About Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation appears focused on land and agricultural conservation in Colorado, backing large, project-specific efforts to protect open space and build agricultural resilience. Their sole reported grant is a six-figure award to The Nature Conservancy of Colorado for the SOAR (Security, Open space & Agricultural Resilience) initiative, suggesting a priority on landscape-scale conservation and working lands preservation within the state.
Focus Areas
Landscape-scale conservation in ColoradoOpen space protection and land trustsAgricultural resilience and working lands preservationState-level environmental partnerships (e.g., Nature Conservancy projects)
Who They Fund
K–12 students and school communities (teachers/principals)low-income families and childrenyouth and teens (including afterschool / extracurricular participants)people experiencing housing crisis or homelessnessolder adults (Age‑Friendly initiatives)
About Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation’s largest recent grant went to The Nature Conservancy of Colorado for the Security, Open space & Agricultural Resilience (SOAR) Colorado initiative, a clear signal that land and working-lands conservation sits at the center of its giving. Across recent grants, the foundation has backed both conservation and community-serving projects in Colorado Springs and the broader Pikes Peak Region, with support that includes general operating awards, capital-style projects, and named initiatives. The recent record shows a mix of landscape-scale environmental work and local nonprofit support. Palmer Land Conservancy received general operating support, while El Paso County Parks Department was funded for Fox Run Nature Center operating support. The foundation also supported The Trust for Public Land for the Bricker Elementary Schoolyard Initiative, showing an interest in places where open space, schools, and community use intersect. Its grant history also includes direct support for organizations serving families, education, and health needs in Colorado Springs. Food to Power, Homeward Pikes Peak, Peak Education, and Catholic Charities of Central Colorado all appear in the recent grants list, suggesting a funder that combines conservation priorities with place-based community giving.
What Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation Funds
A strong theme in the foundation’s grantmaking is open space and agricultural resilience. The Nature Conservancy of Colorado received $100,000 for the SOAR Colorado initiative, and Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust received operating support in two separate grants, including $20,000 in 2025. Education also appears as a recurring area of support. The Trust for Public Land received $50,000 for the Bricker Elementary Schoolyard Initiative, while Peak Education was funded for Innovate Pikes Peak and for Innovation Center Planning. Community food and housing needs show up in several grants. Food to Power was supported for Hillside Hub and General Support, and Catholic Charities of Central Colorado received funding for Holiday Grant and Family Housing at Hunt Campus. Health-related support includes Mission Medical Clinic’s general operating grant and Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care’s Outdoor Area Renovation Project.
How Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation Gives
Typical grants are modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $1,000, a median of $2,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent record also includes larger project grants, including $100,000 and several awards at $50,000 or above. The foundation is a regular funder and makes grants through a general grant program and a proactive initiatives track. It also funds individuals. The grant history shows repeated support for some recipients across multiple years, including Peak Education, Food to Power, Homeward Pikes Peak, Early Connections Learning Centers, and Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$870K
Total Assets
$25.9M
Total Revenue
$1.5M
Total Expenses
$1.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $1K and $10K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$10K
Geographic Reach
Local9 states funded
About 95% of grants go to recipients in CO.
Intensidad de financiamiento
BajaAlta
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