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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7318041

Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Winter Park, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 29 grants and $3.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions
See attached grant policies and procedures - statement 18

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Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,737,981

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $95,205,425

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,957,810

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $83,978,453

  • Tax year 2022

    $901,302

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $83,216,533

  • Tax year 2021

    $863,515

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $82,791,854

  • Tax year 2020

    $594,450

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $79,447,330

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,319,687

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $75,992,315

Grants paid in 2024

29 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Ucf college of medicine's apex: the aerospace & extreme environments medicine symposium

    $648,000
  2. Orlando Family StageOrlando, FL

    Orlando family stage centennial celebration

    $500,000
  3. Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins ColWinter Park, FL

    To support the programs and services at the edyth bush institute for philanthropy & nonprofit leadership at the rollins college crummer graduate school of business

    $400,000
  4. Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center IncWinter Park, FL

    Adrc leadership transition and organizational sustainability proposal

    $328,250
  5. Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida IncMaitland, FL

    Transition, strategy, & leadership initative

    $320,000

  6. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $230,700 in all.

  7. Canine Companions for Independence IncSanta Rosa, CA

    Regional fundraising capacity building

    $125,000
  8. Opera OrlandoOrlando, FL

    Opera shop and marketing director infrastructure grant

    $125,000
  9. Orlando Shakespeare Theater IncOrlando, FL

    Orlando shakes play commission & market positioning

    $125,000

  10. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $121,881 in all.

  11. Seniors First IncOrlando, FL

    Garden patch delivery initative

    $100,000
  12. The Mustard Seed of Central Florida IncOrlando, FL

    Capital improvements to the mustard seed warehouse and sliding scale program support

    $100,000
  13. Idignity IncOrlando, FL

    Transitioning for the crucial role of idignity grant writer

    $87,000
  14. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens IncWinter Park, FL

    Seeking funding during the pivotal leadership transition following the transformative tenure of its long-time executive director, debbie komanski

    $74,000
  15. Neighbors Network IncMaitland, FL

    Strengthening supports for older adults living in the community

    $58,000
  16. Afp Foundation for PhilanthrophyArlington, VA

    Afp catalyst fall convening

    $50,000
  17. Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation IncTallahassee, FL

    Supporting the florida chamber foundation 2024-2025 community development partnership program

    $50,000
  18. Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation IncTallahassee, FL

    Supporting the florida chamber foundation 2025-2026 community development partnership program

    $50,000
  19. Florida Nonprofit Alliance IncJacksonville, FL

    Florida nonprofit alliance capacity building

    $50,000
  20. Lake Nona Institute IncOrlando, FL

    2025 lake nona impact forum

    $50,000
  21. Winter Park Community Improvement Fund IncWinter Park, FL

    Support two initiatives, general promotion of the arts & culture alliance and winter park arts weekend

    $50,000
  22. Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    2025 general operating support for the philanthropy roundtable

    $25,000
  23. Association of Fundraising Professionals - Central Florida ChapterWinter Park, FL

    2025 national philanthropy day award support: h. Clifford lee lifetime achievement award and david r. Roberts youth in philanthropy

    $20,000
  24. The CollaborativeOrlando, FL

    Providing christ-centered leadership training for business executives

    $15,000
  25. United Arts of Central Florida IncOrlando, FL

    Technical and automation upgrade project

    $10,000
  26. Conductive Education Center of Orlando IncWinter Park, FL

    In recognition of richard j. Conlee's dedication to winter park, nonprofits supporting community, children, and education

    $8,000
  27. Florida Philanthropic Network IncTampa, FL

    In support of 2025 programs that promote, develop, and advance philanthropy in florida

    $6,900
  28. Winter Park Day Nursery IncWinter Park, FL

    In recognition of richard j. Conlee's dedication to winter park, nonprofits supporting community, children, and education

    $4,000
  29. Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten IncWinter Park, FL

    In recognition of richard j. Conlee's dedication to winter park, nonprofits supporting community, children, and education

    $3,000
  30. A Gift for Teaching IncOrlando, FL

    In recognition of h. Clifford lees support of educational institutions for children in need

    $2,400
  31. Association of Small Foundations DBA Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    In support of 2025 program that amplify and increase the impact of lean funders by building an inclusive community where they can learn, connect, and collaborate

    $850

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $1,080,00047% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $658,40029% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $374,00016% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $81,9004% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $50,0002% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $50,0002% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $15,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida26 grants $3,309,550
  2. Virginia1 grant $50,000
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $25,850

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Richard J WalshDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN Hours 2Pay $15,000
  • Matthew W CertoVICE-CHAIRMAN & CORPORATE SECRETARY Hours 2Pay $15,000
  • David A OdahowskiPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 45Pay $363,333
  • Mary Ellen Hutcheson CPA CgmaVICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER Hours 45Pay $282,000
  • Leon CamardaDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $15,000
  • Anne KerrDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $15,000
  • John RileyDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $3,750
  • Patricia EngferDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $3,750
  • Brian ButlerDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $15,000
  • John M RifeDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $11,250
  • Sandra HostetterDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $11,250

The return

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