Edward P Evans Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward P Evans Foundation is a private foundation in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.2 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$14.2 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$366 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.0 million the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16.0 million | 43 | $324 million |
| 2023 | $12.0 million | 38 | $348 million |
| 2024 | $14.2 million | 44 | $366 million |
How to apply
Edward P 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edward P Evans Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York. It also paid $346,153 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $3.8 million |
| Maine | 4 | $2.7 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1.5 million |
| California | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Montana | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 2 | $602,500 |
| Ohio | 3 | $400,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $400,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $300,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Support scientific research | $1.6 million |
| Washington University | Support scientific research | $1.1 million |
| Stanford University | Support scientific research | $812,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Support scientific research | $775,000 |
| New York University | Support scientific research | $750,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Support scientific research | $687,500 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Support scientific research | $680,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support scientific research | $677,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Support scientific research | $552,500 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Support scientific research | $537,500 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai | Support scientific research | $437,500 |
| University of Rochester | Support scientific research | $437,500 |
| The Mass General Hospital | Support scientific research | $400,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support scientific research | $365,000 |
| Oregon Health Sciences University | Support scientific research | $250,000 |
| University of Alabama | Support scientific research | $250,000 |
| University of Chicago | Support scientific research | $250,000 |
| University of Texas South Western Medical Center | Support scientific research | $237,500 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| Columbia University | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| Helsinki University Hospital | Support scientific research - expenditure responsibility | $200,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | Support scientific research | $200,000 |
| Emory University | Support scientific research | $187,500 |
| University of California San Diego | Support scientific research | $187,500 |
| Yale University | Support scientific research | $169,472 |
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology | Support scientific research | $150,000 |
| Northwestern University | Support scientific research | $150,000 |
| Ohio State University | Support scientific research | $150,000 |
| Fondazione Irccs Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico | Support scientific research | $121,153 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Support scientific research | $115,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Support scientific research | $115,000 |
| Northeastern University | Support scientific research | $100,000 |
| State of Maryland University of Maryland Baltimore | Support scientific research | $100,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Support scientific research | $50,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Support scientific research | $50,000 |
| University of Florida | Support scientific research | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Evans
- William S Farish IV
- Barbara Bierer
- James L Tullis
- Benjamin Polak
- Michael Lewis
- Timothy Graubert
- Tracey Bolotnick
Questions people ask
Does Edward P Evans Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward P Evans Foundation give?
$14.2 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Edward P Evans Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Evans (Trustee), William S Farish IV (Trustee), Barbara Bierer (Trustee) and James L Tullis (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Edward P Evans Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.