RS Evans Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
RS Evans Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $988,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $600,000. 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$988,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $845,500 the year before.
29% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,250 | 12 | $18.4 million |
| 2024 | $845,500 | 23 | $21.0 million |
| 2025 | $988,000 | 24 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
RS Evans Foundation Inc 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 RS Evans Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $669,500 |
| California | 4 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| New York | 4 | $36,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $22,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Development | General purpose | $600,000 |
| Marin Horizon School | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Georgetown University | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Greenwich Country Day School | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Stable Recovery | General purpose | $25,000 |
| National Public Radio | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Horizon School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Taft School | General purpose | $12,500 |
| University of Virginia Parents Fund | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Research Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Marin Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nature Sacred | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Paul's School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Jefferson Scholars Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Uva College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Columbia Business School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Suffield Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Trinity College | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Evans
- Susan C Evans
- Ashly Reid Evans
- Jonathan Perry Evans
- Michael Robinson
Questions people ask
Does RS Evans Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RS Evans Foundation Inc give?
$988,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs RS Evans Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Evans (President), Susan C Evans (Secretary), Ashly Reid Evans (Director) and Jonathan Perry Evans (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does RS Evans Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.