The Edison Foundation is dedicated to bringing the benefits of electricity to families, businesses, and industries worldwide. Furthering Thomas Alva Edison’s spirit of invention, the foundation works to encourage a greater understanding of the production, delivery, and use of electric power to foster economic progress; to ensure a safe and clean environment; and to improve the quality of life for all people. The foundation provides knowledge, insight, and leadership to achieve its goals through research, conferences, grants, and other outreach activities. .