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William Evans Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 156017131

William Evans Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,821 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4,821 and the largest $4,821. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $4,063 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,9511$119,078
2024$4,0631$132,075
2025$4,8211$148,274

How to apply

William Evans Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William Evans Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$4,821

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Evans Scholarship Committee Morrisville Eaton CSD
Morrisville, NY
General$4,821

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William Evans Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William Evans Trust give?

$4,821 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4,821.

Who runs William Evans Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does William Evans Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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