Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn
The DeWitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2023 filing reports grants to two organizations for general operating support; the foundation also states that it terminated under IRC Section 507(b)(1)(A), distributed all remaining funds to charity, and filed its 2023 return as final.
Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn at a glance
In short: Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn gave $53K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $52,700
- -86.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -93.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $26,350
- +100.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $26,350
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of inquiry. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The board meets in February and September.
- Deadline
- The board meets in February and September.
- Contact
Application contact: Margretta Forrester
Mailing address: 431 N Polo Dr, St Louis, MO 63105-2631
Phone: (314) 862-2648
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundat ($26K). Together the top 2 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are restricted to the United States and its possessions. In 2023, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 50% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $381K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Environmental Literacy Foundat Valhalla, NY | General Operating | $26,350 |
| Smith Memorial Playgrounds Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $26,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,927 | $55,903 | $52,700 | 2 | $55,385 | $8,927 | $1,397 |
| 2022 | $47,972 | $71,856 | $393,506 | $380,921 | 29 | $386,783 | $67,206 | $43,360 |
| 2021 | $334,623 | $130,644 | $358,474 | $344,500 | 31 | $348,296 | $119,484 | $26,430 |
| 2020 | $562,455 | $-1,157 | $284,230 | $269,000 | 32 | — | $171 | $35,896 |
| 2019 | $848,381 | $114,795 | $297,854 | $270,000 | 33 | — | $98,817 | $47,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported two grants totaling $52,700. Each grant was $26,350. The recipients were Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation in Valhalla, New York, and Smith Memorial Playgrounds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; both grants were for general operating support.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes an application process using a letter of inquiry and says the board meets in February and September. Awards are restricted to geographical areas in the United States and its possessions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Margretta Forrester, Elizabeth Esber, and Stephen Van Evera on the advisory board, and US Bank N A as trustee.
Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Elizabeth Esber
Advisory Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margretta Forrester
Advisory Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Van Evera
Advisory Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn
How much does Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn give each year?
Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn gave $53K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $381K across 29 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn?
Submit a letter of inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn make grants?
The filing states that awards are restricted to the United States and its possessions. In 2023, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 50% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
How much is Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn's EIN?
Dewitt and Caroline Van Evera Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6117907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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