Evans Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Evans Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $715,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$715,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,000 | 15 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 18 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $715,000 | 19 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Evans Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Evans Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 6 | $280,000 |
| California | 7 | $225,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $165,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State University of Iowa Foundation | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $80,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Central Iowa In | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $60,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Food Pantry | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $60,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Coachella Valley | Aid organization in helping young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $60,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Cent | Help organization continue its mission of providing low income families an education. | $60,000 |
| Polk County Medical Society Foundat | Help organization continue its mission of providing low cost medical care to the community. | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Central Orange Coas | Aid organization in helping young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $50,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $40,000 |
| Food in Need of Distribution Inc | To serve as a federal and state deployment hub for the food pantries in the Coachella Valley desert region. | $40,000 |
| Variety -the Children's Charity of | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $35,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Help organization provide free transitional housing. | $35,000 |
| Mile High 360 | Provide Education | $25,000 |
| Biocom Institute | Aid organization with its mission to support life science innovations | $25,000 |
| CASA of Orange County | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $20,000 |
| Individual | Help organization continue its mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. | $20,000 |
| Read with Me Volunteer Program | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $15,000 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | To aid the organization in their stated mission. | $15,000 |
| Individual | Help organization provide programs to underserved students and schools. | $15,000 |
| Partnership for Education Progress | To be used for the Supplies for Success Program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jenny Bratt
- John E Evans
Questions people ask
Does Evans Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Evans Family Charitable Foundation give?
$715,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Evans Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jenny Bratt (Secretary) and John E Evans (Pres. & Treas.).
What does Evans Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.