Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation is a private foundation in N Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $522,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$522,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $679,850 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $627,400 | 19 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $679,850 | 23 | $12.7 million |
| 2025 | $522,500 | 19 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
Paul and Carol Evanson Family 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 Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $265,000 |
| New York | 5 | $202,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University - L&b Reading Room | General support | $200,000 |
| Columbia Law School | General support | $125,000 |
| Columbia University Business School | General support | $50,000 |
| Chuck Knoll Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Yale University - Collections Innovation | General support | $25,000 |
| American Composers Orchestra | General support | $20,000 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Yale University - Peabody Museum | General support | $12,000 |
| Wilton Land Conservation Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| The Mather-Homestead Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilton Library Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assocation - Connecticut Chapter | General support | $3,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Wilton Library Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Aflik - Rossholme Education Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Darien Library | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Evanson
- Lisa J Washburn
- Carol L Evanson
- Mark Rich
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation give?
$522,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J Evanson (President), Lisa J Washburn (Treasurer), Carol L Evanson (Vice President/Secretary) and Mark Rich (Assistant Treasurer).
What does Paul and Carol Evanson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.