Evolve Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Evolve Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $700,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$700,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $729,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $729,000 | 18 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 16 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Evolve 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 Evolve Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1 | $300,000 |
| Louisiana | 8 | $270,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Military Religious Freedom Foundation Inc | Charitable purpose of recipient | $300,000 |
| NW Louisiana Food Bank | Charitable purpose of recipient | $180,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of la | Charitable purpose of recipient | $50,000 |
| Working America's Education Fund | Charitable purpose of recipient | $25,000 |
| Accelerate Change | Charitable purpose of recipient | $25,000 |
| Imagine NC First | Charitable purpose of recipient | $25,000 |
| VoteRiders | Charitable purpose of recipient | $25,000 |
| National Parks & Conservation Association | Charitable purpose of recipient | $20,000 |
| Shreveport Opera | Charitable purpose of recipient | $10,000 |
| Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting | Charitable purpose of recipient | $10,000 |
| Museum of Biblical Art | Charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| McNeill Sreet Pumping Station Preservation Society | Charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| Roy's Kids | Charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| Ekwok Village Council | Charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| The Peoples Promise-Youth Division | Charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
| B'nai Zion Congregation | Charitable purpose of recipient | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald B Wiener Jr
- William B Wiener Jr
- Jeffrey W Weiss
- Elizabeth Mayo
Questions people ask
Does Evolve Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Evolve Foundation give?
$700,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Evolve Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald B Wiener Jr (President/Treasurer), William B Wiener Jr (Vice-Pres/Asst Treas/Asst Sec), Jeffrey W Weiss (Vice-Pres/Secretary/Asst Treas) and Elizabeth Mayo (Executive Director).
What does Evolve Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.