Elizabeth M Webster & Edmond Family Foundation

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Private Foundation
BOSTON, MassachusettsSmallEIN: 811808739
Education NonprofitsHigh SchoolsWomen Empowerment NonprofitsCivil Rights and Advocacy GroupsCommunity and Economic Development Programs

This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various educational and community initiatives. Its mission focuses on providing educational scholarships, tuition assistance, and program support, particularly in the context of high school education and women's empowerment. The foundation also funds medical services for women and advocacy efforts, indicating a commitment to civil rights and community development. It primarily serves organizations and programs in California, reflecting a strong regional focus in its philanthropic activities.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small to mid-sized California nonprofits (especially in Riverside/Los Angeles area) working in education, K–12 scholarships and programs, youth athletics, women’s services, or local community support that can secure an introduction or referral.

Good Fit

  • Organization operates in California, especially Riverside/LA-area communities.
  • Programs focused on scholarships, K–12 supports, youth sports, women’s health/empowerment, or local community services.
  • Request sizes in the foundation’s typical range (roughly $2.5k–$25k).
  • Existing relationship, referral, or prior partnership with a current grantee or a trustee.
  • Track record of local program delivery and measurable outcomes.

Geography

Restrictive

Observed giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in California (97% of 2023 dollars) with only a very small share going to one other state, indicating a narrow geographic footprint.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The foundation funded many distinct independent recipients in each observed year (21 in 2022, 18 in 2023), which indicates a broad recipient set for a small private foundation despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.

New Applicants

Restrictive

The foundation states a preselected-only process, there was only one new grantee in 2023, and most recipients are repeat grantees, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026