The Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust was established by Dr. Eugene Edge III to continue his lifetime of philanthropic giving, specifically focusing on Brazos County, Texas. This trust reflects Dr. Edge's commitment to giving back to the community, following his diverse career as a United States Naval Veteran, small business owner, and professor.
The Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust aims to support a wide range of charitable activities in Brazos County, Texas. With an average grant size of $30,000 to $40,000 and about 15 grants awarded each year, the trust dedicates approximately $590,000 annually to its philanthropic efforts. The broad goals of the grant program are to perpetuate Dr. Edge's legacy of generosity and to make a lasting impact in the community he cared deeply about.