# Gerald Edelman Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1191776 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1191776)
- Latest income: £12.2k; spending £4,000
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/gerald-edelman-foundation

The Trustees have a agreed upon a grant policy whereby support will in the initial stages be applied towards third party institutions which operate in line with the aims and objectives of the Foundation. If it is deemed beneficial at a later stage staff may be involved in the mentoring of selected beneficiaries if this is deemed beneficial to such beneficiaries.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £12.2k | £4,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £5,706 | £5,000 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £3,459 | £7,274 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £5,532 | £4,698 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £7,269 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO, being undertaken for the public benefit in the UK and elsewhere in the world as the trustees decide, are:a) the advancement of education through the support of educational establishments such as schools, colleges and universities or organisations;b) the advancement of education of young people as well as the provision of support and assistance to provide a stable environment for such young people to prosper and succeed;c) such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Gerald Edelman Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Gerald Edelman Foundation reported income of £12.2k and spending of £4,000. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £21k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Gerald Edelman Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Gerald Edelman Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Gerald Edelman Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Gerald Edelman Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Gerald Edelman Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Gerald Edelman Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Gerald Edelman Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Gerald Edelman Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £4,000. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,194 a year.

### How large is Gerald Edelman Foundation?

In its latest reported year Gerald Edelman Foundation reported income of £12.2k and spending of £4,000.


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