Thomas G Evans Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas G Evans Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $540,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$540,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$13.9 million
How to apply
Thomas G 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 Thomas G Evans Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $70,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Mark Morris Dance Center | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Princeton University | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division | General purposes | $50,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Seminary | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Boston Early Music Festival | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | General purposes | $20,000 |
| New England Conservatory | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Boston Ballet | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Boston Office | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Moosic Presbyterian Church | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Moosic Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons | General purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Bannish
- Sarah M Allen
Questions people ask
Does Thomas G Evans Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas G Evans Foundation give?
$540,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Thomas G Evans Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert G Bannish (Trustee) and Sarah M Allen (Trustee).
What does Thomas G Evans Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.