Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Wilson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,750 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 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$81,750
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,500 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,000 | 5 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $80,500 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $81,750 | 10 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Thomas M Evans Jr 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 M Evans Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $23,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | General operations | $25,000 |
| Grafton Firefighters Association | General operations | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operations | $15,000 |
| Harry Cashin Memorial Scholarship Fund | Arthur d. Cashin, jr. Memorial | $10,000 |
| Allen-Chase Foundation DBA Eaglebrook School | General operations | $5,000 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | Hospital operations | $2,500 |
| Grafton Historical Society | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Ornithology lab | $500 |
| Friends of Riverside Cemetery | General operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Evans Jr
- Tania G Evans
- Chauncey P Morgan
- Oliver C Morgan
- Chauncey G Morgan
Questions people ask
Does Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation give?
$81,750 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Evans Jr (Trustee), Tania G Evans (Trustee), Chauncey P Morgan (Trustee) and Oliver C Morgan (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas M Evans Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.