Edmond Foundation EDMOND FOUNDATION Rooted in Legacy. Reaching for Every Family’s Future.

Grantmaking

Investing Beyond the Grant

At the Edmond Foundation, grantmaking is more than providing financial support—it is about investing in organizations, relationships, and ideas that create lasting change.

We seek to build long-term partnerships with nonprofit organizations that understand the needs of their communities and are committed to improving the lives of the individuals and families they serve. By supporting strong organizations, we believe our investments can create a broader and more sustainable impact.

Where We Invest

Our Investment Priorities

Our grantmaking is guided by three investment priorities that we believe create the greatest opportunity for individuals and families to build stable, healthy, and successful futures.

Education

Education creates pathways to opportunity.

We support organizations that help individuals and families build knowledge, develop practical life skills, and prepare for lifelong success.

Examples include:

  • Academic support and tutoring
  • Mentoring and youth development
  • Workforce readiness
  • Digital literacy
  • Parent and family engagement
  • Career and life skills development

Health Literacy

Health literacy empowers people to make informed decisions about their well-being.

We invest in organizations that help individuals and families understand healthcare, navigate available services, and access trusted health information.

Examples include:

  • Healthcare navigation
  • Preventive health education
  • Mental health awareness
  • Family wellness
  • Community health education
  • Access to trusted health resources

Financial Acumen

Financial knowledge builds stability, confidence, and independence.

We support organizations that help individuals and families strengthen their financial capability through practical education and informed decision-making.

Examples include:

  • Budgeting and saving
  • Credit education
  • Debt management
  • Fraud awareness
  • Financial coaching
  • Long-term financial planning

Our Criteria

What We Look For

When evaluating grant opportunities, we look for organizations that:

  • Have a clear mission and measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and responsible stewardship.
  • Understand the needs of the communities they serve.
  • Deliver high-quality programs that strengthen individuals and families.
  • Share our commitment to creating sustainable, long-term impact.

Partnership

How We Work With Partners

We believe the strongest partnerships are built on shared purpose, mutual trust, and accountability. Our role extends beyond grantmaking. We work collaboratively with our partners by:

  • Understanding community needs.
  • Supporting innovative solutions.
  • Measuring meaningful outcomes.
  • Sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
  • Building relationships that grow over time.

Measuring Success

Success is measured by more than the number of grants awarded.

We evaluate success by the positive change our investments help create—stronger individuals, stronger families, stronger nonprofit organizations, and healthier communities. We are committed to learning from every partnership and continuously improving the impact of our grantmaking.