The J.N. and Macie Edens Foundation provides funding to organizations in Navarro County, Texas, with a preference for initiatives located within Navarro County. The foundation was established by Joseph Napoleon "Pole" Edens and his wife Lilac "Macie" Edens, longtime residents of Corsicana, Texas. Mr. Edens was a successful businessman who managed a ranch, bred Herefords, and later became the president of Corsicana's First National Bank. He was instrumental in founding 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters. The Edens family was deeply involved in their community, and they created this foundation to continue their legacy of supporting community betterment and humanitarian work.
The primary focus of the foundation is to support efforts in community improvement and capacity building, education, and human services. Grants from the foundation are awarded to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are engaged in promoting religion, education, alleviating human suffering, preventing and controlling disease, aiding scientific endeavors for the betterment of mankind, beautifying public buildings or grounds, or providing relief to the poor and indigent. The foundation specifically seeks to improve the community by funding programs that advance these causes.
The foundation prioritizes grant applications from organizations located in Navarro County, Texas, although grants may also be awarded to those in other areas of Texas. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their projects align with the foundation’s mission of promoting community well-being. The foundation places a special emphasis on programs that contribute to the long-term betterment of the local community and that address the needs of underserved or vulnerable populations.
Organizations interested in applying for grants from the J.N. and Macie Edens Foundation must follow the application procedures outlined in the foundation's guidelines. These procedures are available in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats and can be accessed via the foundation's website. The application due date is set for March 1 each year, and applicants should ensure that their submissions are complete and align with the foundation's priorities.
The foundation’s grants are available exclusively to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Applicants must carefully review the guidelines to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying. Interested organizations can contact the Bank of America's Philanthropic Solutions team for additional guidance and questions regarding the application process. The foundation also encourages applicants to indicate the foundation name in the subject line of their emails to streamline communication.
