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The Evans Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ipswich, Massachusetts · EIN 912173659

The Evans Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ipswich, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $21,000 the year before.

36% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,00026$444,103
2024$21,00019$491,511
2025$23,00014$555,319

How to apply

The Evans 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Evans Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$14,000
Virginia3$3,000
Massachusetts2$2,000
New York2$2,000
Maine1$1,000
California1$800
Montana1$200

Grants paid in 2025

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Governor's Mansion Foundation
Olympia, WA
Maintaining and enhancing the washington state governor's mansion$10,000
Real Rent Duwamis
Seattle, WA
To support the revival od duwamish culture and the vitality of the duwamish tribe.$2,000
Arlington Community Foundation - Braylon Meade Memorial Scholarship Fund
Arlington, VA
To provide college scholarships.$1,000
Arlington Food Assistance Center
Arlington, VA
To help support the community of arlington by providing groceries.$1,000
Communities in School of Northern Virginia
Alexandria, VA
To help students by providing materials needed for school.$1,000
Landcan
Yarmouth, ME
To help protect farms.$1,000
Root
Salem, MA
To help young adults create a pathway to independence through foodservice training and employment.$1,000
The Food Project
Lincoln, MA
To build sustainable food system.$1,000
The Goodtimes Project
Seattle, WA
To support camps, events and programs for children with cancer and their families.$1,000
University of Washington Recreational Club Foundation - Men's Lacrosse
Seattle, WA
To support the men's lacrosse club at the university of washington.$1,000
Ethiopian Education Initiatives
New York, NY
Provide education resources$1,000
Fresh Air Fund of NYC
New York, NY
Provide outdoor experience to the youth$1,000
The International Rigth of Way Association
Gardena, CA
Improve people's quality of life through infraestructure development$800
Big Sky Youth Empowerment
Bozeman, MT
Workshops and mentorship for the youth$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Evans Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Evans Family Foundation give?

$23,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Evans Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Mark Evans (President & Past Secretary), Daniel J Evans Jr (Secretary) and Bruce Evans (Treasurer).

What does The Evans Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.

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