Edward P Evans Foundation
The Edward P. Evans Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 1984 by Edward P. Evans. Its primary mission is to support transformational, collaborative medical research on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML); it also supports educational institutions and the arts.
Edward P Evans Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward P Evans Foundation gave $14.2M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $323K), top state New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,223,125
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $323,253
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $260,553,523
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward P Evans Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Brickstone Square 201, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (314) 749-2217
Website: https://www.epefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward P Evans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 81 grants of 194 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (26%), Maine (19%), Tennessee (10%), California (8%), and Montana (8%). The listed grants also went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward P Evans Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 44 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $187K; repeat grants $353K. How we count
Medians: $136K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.4M (2020) to $20.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $14.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, ME | Support Scientific Research | $1,602,500 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MT | Support Scientific Research | $1,100,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Support Scientific Research | $812,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Support Scientific Research | $775,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Support Scientific Research | $750,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | Support Scientific Research | $687,500 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Support Scientific Research | $680,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Support Scientific Research | $677,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, ME | Support Scientific Research | $552,500 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Support Scientific Research | $537,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,553,523 | $40,569,164 | $25,010,311 | $14,223,125 | 44 | $15,960,329 | $30,590,220 | $16,959,491 |
| 2024 | $244,993,495 | $12,049,432 | $20,969,974 | $12,042,240 | 38 | $13,871,849 | $1,728,015 | $16,626,307 |
| 2023 | $253,917,323 | $10,262,851 | $24,712,965 | $16,035,000 | 43 | $17,737,743 | $1,694,496 | $16,117,954 |
| 2022 | $268,369,192 | $47,651,358 | $21,449,945 | $13,485,160 | 34 | $15,027,540 | $37,611,229 | $17,257,903 |
| 2021 | $242,161,195 | $13,916,833 | $27,135,097 | $20,141,619 | 35 | — | $5,060,657 | $18,097,152 |
| 2020 | $255,367,530 | $18,192,454 | $16,261,050 | $8,362,266 | 33 | — | $9,216,108 | $15,746,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward P Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its primary funding initiative, EvansMDS, supports research focused on MDS, with the goal of improving understanding, diagnosis, therapy, and care. Its website also identifies AML as part of its primary medical-research mission. The foundation describes its research support as including a Developmental Research Grant program and a Young Investigator Award mechanism.
Its other stated areas include capital projects at educational institutions and support for modern American visual arts. Examples of recipients in the 2025 filing include universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research laboratories. The grantees’ own descriptions reflect varied work: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory says it conducts biological-sciences research, particularly basic research in molecular biology and genetics; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment; and NYU describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 44 grants totaling $14,223,125 in 2025. The grants ranged from $25,000 to $1,602,500, with a median of $200,000. In 2024 it reported 38 grants totaling $12,042,240; in 2023, 43 grants totaling $16,035,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $1,602,500 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, $1,100,000 to Washington University, and $812,500 to Stanford University. Other notable awards were $775,000 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, $750,000 to New York University, $687,500 to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and $680,000 to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Each of these grants was listed for “support scientific research.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy Graubert as president and Robert Evans, William S. Farish IV, Barbara Bierer, James L. Tullis, Benjamin Polak, and Michael Lewis as trustees. Tracey Bolotnick is listed as general counsel. The foundation’s website identifies Graubert as its second president and says he joined the foundation in January 2025; it also identifies Lewis as a trustee.
Edward P Evans Foundation is led by Timothy Graubert, President on the 2025 filing; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Graubert
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$442K (2025)
Barbara Bierer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2025)
James L. Tullis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Michael Lewis
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$425K (2020) → $152K (2025)
Robert Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $175K (2025)
William S. Farish IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Benjamin Polak
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $175K (2025)
Tracey Bolotnick
General Counsel
Secretary & General Counsel → General Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jefferson Tarr (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $442K, to Timothy Graubert (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward P Evans Foundation
How much does Edward P Evans Foundation give each year?
Edward P Evans Foundation gave $14.2M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12.0M across 38 grants.
What is Edward P Evans Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward P Evans Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $323,253, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward P Evans Foundation that year got $187K on average.
Where does Edward P Evans Foundation give grants?
Edward P Evans Foundation's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (19%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Boston, ME (4 grants), La Jolla, CA (2 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Edward P Evans Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Edward P Evans Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Scientific Research" (42 grants).
Who are Edward P Evans Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward P Evans Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($1,602,500), Washington University ($1,100,000) and Stanford University ($812,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward P Evans Foundation?
Edward P Evans Foundation reported $260.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward P Evans Foundation fund?
The foundation says its primary funding initiative, EvansMDS, supports research focused on MDS, with the goal of improving understanding, diagnosis, therapy, and care. Its website also identifies AML as part of its primary medical-research mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward P Evans Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward P Evans Foundation's EIN?
Edward P Evans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6232129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edward P Evans Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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