The Education for Development Foundation (EDF)

What The Education for Development Foundation (EDF) does

The Education for Development Foundation (EDF; มูลนิธิกองทุนการศึกษาเพื่อการพัฒนา) is a Thai charitable foundation registered in 1987 as public charity No. 255 under the Ministry of Finance, headquartered in Bangkok with a secondary donor relations office. The foundation's core function is collecting donations from individuals, corporations, and international supporters and channeling them to scholarships and educational support programs for underprivileged Thai students. The core product is six named scholarship categories priced at 5,000 THB per student per year, covering lower-secondary impoverished students, academically gifted but poor lower-secondary students, upper-secondary/vocational students, students with disabilities enrolled in mainstream schools, orphans in Thailand's three southern border provinces under the 'Under One Sky' project, and higher education students.

EDF supplements scholarship disbursement with a portfolio of complementary programs including library projects, technology for education, bicycle lending for distant commuters, self-sufficient school and vocational training, health self-sufficiency, and emergency relief. Supplementary engagement mechanisms include the Gift of Learning program for in-kind contributions and direct donor-recipient correspondence. Donation distribution runs through an online portal (edfthai.org in Thai/English/Japanese), five Thai bank savings accounts, QR-based e-Donation tied to the Revenue Department e-Donation system for tax deduction, retail bill-payment agents, and co-implemented corporate CSR programs.

EDF serves 7,393 scholarship students in academic year 2569 across all Thai regions, including remote Northeast, Upper South, and Deep South border provinces, with sustained partnerships of up to 13 years among corporate CSR donors (Value Energy Thailand, Knorr-Bremse Global Care Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Corporation Thailand, Northern Gulf Petroleum) and international educational partners (Wakayama University, American Women's Association of Thailand). Revenue is donation-based, not commercially priced, and not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Education for Development Foundation (EDF)

Legal name

มูลนิธิกองทุนการศึกษาเพื่อการพัฒนา (The Education for Development Foundation)

Website

https://edfthai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Education for Development Foundation is a Thai public charity established in 1987 that funds scholarships and educational support programs for underprivileged Thai students through individual and corporate donations, serving roughly 7,400 students annually across all Thai regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Charity / Scholarship Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• Charitable foundation services
• Student financial aid
• Education access programs
• Donor philanthropy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: EDF generates revenue primarily through monetary donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations. Donations are used to fund scholarships for underprivileged students across Thailand. The foundation receives one-time and recurring contributions, with all donations being tax-deductible under Thai law as a registered charitable organization (No. 255).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Education for Development Foundation (EDF) is a Thai registered charitable foundation that collects tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations to fund educational scholarships and supplementary school-support programs for underprivileged children across Thailand. Core offerings include six named scholarship categories (lower secondary, high-achievement lower secondary, upper secondary/vocational, students with disabilities, orphans in the three southern border provinces, and higher education) priced at 5,000 THB per student per year, alongside supplementary programs such as library projects, technology for education, bicycle lending, self-sufficient schools, health initiatives, emergency relief, and the Gift of Learning donor correspondence program.

Product overview

EDF Thailand is a charitable education foundation that offers a portfolio of scholarship programs and supplementary educational support projects. The core offering consists of six named scholarship types targeting different student groups: (1) Lower Secondary Scholarships for poor students, (2) High-Achievement Scholarships for academically gifted but poor lower-secondary students, (3) Upper Secondary/Vocational Scholarships, (4) Scholarships for Students with Disabilities studying in mainstream schools, (5) Orphan Scholarships for the three southern border provinces under the 'Under the Same Sky' (ใต้ฟ้าเดียวกัน) project, and (6) Higher Education Scholarships. In addition to direct scholarship funding, EDF offers the Gift of Learning (ของขวัญแห่งการเรียนรู้) program for donors to send educational supplies to sponsored students. A suite of complementary programs rounds out the portfolio: Library Projects, Technology for Education Projects, Bicycle Lending, Self-Sufficient School/Vocational Training Projects, Health Programs, Emergency Relief, Volunteer Activities, and Educational Tourism. EDF's donations are channeled through an E-Donation system with QR code support and multiple bank transfer channels. All scholarship programs qualify for tax deduction under Thai law as a registered public charity (No. 255).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower Secondary Scholarship (ทุนการศึกษาระดับมัธยมศึกษาตอนต้น) Annual scholarship for impoverished lower-secondary (ม.1-3) students in rural Thailand; priced at 5,000 THB per student per year, payable as 1,000 THB x 5 monthly installments. Covers tuition and education-related expenses for children from poor families unable to afford schooling costs.
• High-Achievement Scholarship for Lower Secondary Students (ทุนการศึกษาเรียนดีแต่ยากจน ระดับมัธยมศึกษาตอนต้น) Scholarship for academically gifted but economically disadvantaged lower-secondary (ม.1-3) students, supporting high-performing students from poor families to continue their studies.
• Upper Secondary and Vocational Scholarship (ทุนการศึกษาระดับมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย/อาชีวศึกษา) Annual scholarship for impoverished students at upper secondary (ม.4-6) or vocational (ปวช.) levels who lack financial resources to continue education.
• Scholarship for Students with Disabilities in Mainstream Schools (ทุนการศึกษาเด็กนักเรียนพิการเรียนร่วมในโรงเรียนปกติ) Scholarship for children with disabilities studying in inclusive mainstream school settings; 5,000 THB per student per year, with installment option of 1,000 THB x 5 months. Supports both scholarship funding and learning aids/equipment for inclusive education.
• Orphan Scholarship for the Three Southern Border Provinces (ทุนการศึกษาเด็กกำพร้าใน 3 จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้) Scholarship under the 'Under the Same Sky' (ใต้ฟ้าเดียวกัน) project for orphans who lost parents due to unrest in Thailand's three southern border provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat); 5,000 THB per student per year.
• Higher Education Scholarship (ทุนการศึกษาระดับอุดมศึกษา) Scholarship for students who have completed secondary school and are continuing to higher education. Supports underprivileged students pursuing university-level studies.
• Gift of Learning Program (โครงการของขวัญแห่งการเรียนรู้) Donor-funded program that delivers a gift package containing educational supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc.) directly to sponsored scholarship students on behalf of donors.
• Library Project (โครงการห้องสมุด) Project that establishes libraries in schools and communities to enhance student learning opportunities through access to books and reading resources.
• Technology for Education Project (โครงการส่งเสริมเทคโนโลยีเพื่อการศึกษา) Project that supports use of technology in remote-area schools to enhance the quality of education for students and teachers.
• Bicycle Lending Project (โครงการจักรยานยืมเรียน) Project that lends bicycles to students living far from school to reduce commuting difficulties and enable attendance at school.
• Self-Sufficient School Project (โครงการโรงเรียนพึ่งตนเองเพื่อการพัฒนา) Project that supports agriculture and vocational training in schools and communities to enable students and communities to become self-reliant.
• Health Self-Sufficiency Project (โครงการส่งเสริมการพึ่งตนเองด้านสุขภาพ) Project that promotes health and sanitation for students and communities as part of EDF's broader educational support portfolio.
• Emergency Relief Project (โครงการบรรเทาทุกข์ฉุกเฉิน) Disaster relief project providing urgent assistance such as flood relief supplies to schools and students affected by natural disasters.
• Volunteer Activities (กิจกรรมอาสาสมัคร) Organized volunteer engagement program through which supporters join EDF's various activities and contribute time alongside financial donations.
• Educational Tourism (โครงการท่องเที่ยวเชิงการศึกษา) Tour program that organizes volunteer and educational travel experiences for supporters to learn about the lives of sponsored students and contribute to school and community development.
• Pathway to Success Project (โครงการ Pathway to Success) Vocational diploma (ปวช.) scholarship program for higher-secondary students in Chachoengsao province, co-administered with Cunner-Bremse Global Care Asia Pacific. Supports 25 students annually in the 2nd consecutive year of partnership.
• Integrated Scholarship Program for Children, Schools and Communities, Songkhla (โครงการทุนบูรณาการเพื่อเด็ก โรงเรียน และชุมชน จังหวัดสงขลา) Integrated scholarship program for children, schools, and communities in Songkhla province, run jointly by EDF, Value Energy Thailand Co., Ltd., and Pralung Sophon Co., Ltd. Now in its 13th year, supports 200 students plus project development funds for 15 schools and 5 community groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,393 scholarships provided in academic year 2569, reaching ~85% of screened students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jeff Satur JFC Fan Community (Japan)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026Japanese fan community of actor Jeff Satur contributed to EDF's school rehabilitation project for flood-affected schools in Songkhla province, helping prepare schools for reopening.
• Wakayama University, Japan (มหาวิทยาลัยวากายาม่า ประเทศญี่ปุ่น)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Wakayama University from Japan has organized cultural exchange and learning activities between Japan and Thailand with EDF for 13 consecutive years. Japanese students travel to Thailand (including Ayutthaya historical sites) to learn about Thai culture and life, supporting cross-cultural education.
• Na Daroon School (โรงเรียน ณ ดรุณ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 March 2026Na Daroon School donated 38,300 THB through EDF to support the school rehabilitation project for flood-affected schools in Songkhla province.
• Cunner-Bremse Global Care Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (บริษัท คนอร์-เบรมเซอร์ โกลบอล แคร์ ภูมิภาคเอเชีย แปซิฟิก จำกัด)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 March 2026Cunner-Bremse Global Care Asia Pacific, under EDF's coordination, runs the 'Pathway to Success Project' — a scholarship program for vocational diploma (ปวส.) students in Chachoengsao province. This is the 2nd consecutive year of the partnership, supporting 25 students annually.
• Value Energy Thailand Co., Ltd. (บริษัทแวลูร่า เอ็นเนอร์ยี่ (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด) and Pralung Sophon Co., Ltd. (บริษัทพลังโสภณ จำกัด)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Joint integrated scholarship program for children, schools, and communities in Songkhla province, now in its 13th year. Provides 200 student scholarships plus project development funds for 15 schools and 5 community groups. Activities include scholarship ceremonies with project showcases and product sales.
• Northern Gulf Petroleum PTE LTD (นอร์ธเทิร์น กัลฟ์ ปิโตรเลียม พีทีอี แอลทีดี)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Northern Gulf Petroleum, coordinated by EDF, organized robotics and coding training workshops for students in the NGP Phuket Education Sandbox program at four schools in Phuket province (Ban Mai Pittayakorn, Mueang Phuket, Ban Talad Nuea, and Ban Nabon schools).
• Sumitomo Corporation Thailand Co., Ltd. (บริษัทซูมิโตโม คอร์ปอเรชั่น ไทยแลนด์ จำกัด)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 January 2026Sumitomo Corporation Thailand donated 80 scholarships for vocational education students in Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram provinces, as part of its social contribution program for sustainable development.
• American Women's Association of Thailand (สมาคมสตรีอเมริกันแห่งประเทศไทย)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025The American Women's Association of Thailand, under EDF coordination, organized English Camps to enhance English communication skills for students at Tiewchaiyakam School and Phetcharat School in Petchabun province.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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