William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation is a private foundation in Yarmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $21,000. 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$160,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $160,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $140,000 | 24 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 26 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 25 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
William E and Lucretia W Evans 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 William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 6 | $39,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $39,000 |
| Maine | 5 | $27,000 |
| California | 4 | $19,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst School Foundation | General Funds and Playground Fund | $21,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Gaza Emergency Relief | $18,000 |
| Maine Audubon | Capital Campaign | $10,500 |
| FCNL Education Fund | Capital Campaign: Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Advancing Peacebuilding Program | $10,000 |
| Westtown School | LWE 38 Scholarship Fund | $9,000 |
| Earlham College | Annual Giving | $9,000 |
| Quaker Earthcare Witness | QuakerEarth Campaign | $7,000 |
| Cope Environmental Center | Retiring Construction Loan | $6,000 |
| Our Family Farms | Annual Giving | $6,000 |
| LightHawk | Annual Giving | $5,500 |
| The Mosaic Project | Annual Giving | $5,000 |
| Ben Lomond Quaker Center | Unrestricted Funds | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Maine | Annual Giving | $5,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Annual Giving | $5,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Fossil Fuel Free Campus Project | $4,000 |
| Our Childrens Trust | Annual Giving | $3,500 |
| Greensprings Fire and Rescue | Annual Giving | $3,500 |
| Ashland Climate Collaborative | Annual Giving and Electrify Ashland | $3,500 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Annual Giving | $3,000 |
| Maine Audubon | Annual Giving | $2,500 |
| Friends Committee on Legislation CA | FCL Education Fund | $2,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Healing Justice Program | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Greensprings | Annual Giving | $2,000 |
| Integrate Health | Annual Giving | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca E Marvil
- Jonathan W Evans
- Cynthia E Trueblood
- Deborah S Evans
Questions people ask
Does William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca E Marvil (Secretary), Jonathan W Evans (President), Cynthia E Trueblood (Director) and Deborah S Evans (Director).
What does William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.