The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $433,500. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$433,500
- Assets$38.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 19 | $29.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 21 | $38.5 million |
How to apply
The Chandler B and Oliver A 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 The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $831,943 |
| New York | 2 | $202,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $106,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 5 | $22,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Governer's Academy | Education | $433,500 |
| American Friends of Christ Church Inc | General | $152,000 |
| The Park School | Education | $125,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General | $110,750 |
| American Friends of the Oxford Union (Oxuf) | General | $106,000 |
| Groton School | Capital commitment | $75,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | Education | $50,000 |
| The Winsor School | Education | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | General | $27,693 |
| Yale University | Capital commitment | $25,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Community fund | $15,000 |
| Esplanade Association | Community fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | Community fund | $10,000 |
| Hill House | Community fund | $10,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Education | $5,000 |
| Revolutionary Spaces | General | $5,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Education | $1,800 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Community fund | $1,000 |
| The Neighborhood House | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Chandler Bass Evans
- Bryan Barrett
- Jay Hebert
- Oliver Evans
Questions people ask
Does The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Chandler Bass Evans (Chairman of the Board and), Bryan Barrett (Chief Financial Officer), Jay Hebert (Secretary) and Oliver Evans (Director).
What does The Chandler B and Oliver A Evans Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.