Evergreen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Evergreen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Neenah, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,070 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$270,070
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,070 the year before.
15% 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 | $235,160 | 50 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $232,070 | 44 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $270,070 | 46 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Evergreen 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 Evergreen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 12 | $95,100 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $52,500 |
| New York | 7 | $49,000 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $26,970 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ausable River Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Lake Champlain Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Addison County Humane Society | General support | $12,500 |
| Audubon Vermont | General support | $12,500 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal Church | General support | $12,100 |
| High Desert College Collaborative | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Endowment | General support | $10,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | General support | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Hampshire Regional YMCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Congregational Church | General support | $7,500 |
| CHD Family Outreach of Amherst | General support | $7,000 |
| Craig's Doors | General support | $7,000 |
| Junior Milers - Run Vermont | General support | $6,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Damascus Road | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Fisher Home | General support | $5,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Paine Memorial Free Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Paul Smiths Adirondack Watershed Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Safe Passage | General support | $5,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Memory Project | General support | $4,470 |
| Ceres Community Project | General support | $3,000 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer | General support | $3,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General support | $3,000 |
| Babson College | General support | $2,500 |
| Bobolink Project-Mass Audubon | General support | $2,500 |
| Bowdoin College | General support | $2,500 |
| Climate Xchange | General support | $2,500 |
| Lake Champlain Committee | General support | $2,500 |
| The Central High School Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Leverett Library | General support | $2,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | General support | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Brownell
- George S Brownell
- Kenneth C Brownell
- K Hyde Brownell
Questions people ask
Does Evergreen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Evergreen Foundation Inc give?
$270,070 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Evergreen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Brownell (Treasurer), George S Brownell (Secretary), Kenneth C Brownell (President) and K Hyde Brownell (Deceased).
What does Evergreen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and education.