Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It gives funds through 501(c)(3) organizations to assist sick, homeless, and otherwise vulnerable residents of Western New York.
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw at a glance
In short: Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw gave $137K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $136,500
- -51.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -30.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,550
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,184,280
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts written requests only, outlining needs. Awards are made through 501(c)(3) organizations to assist sick, homeless, and otherwise vulnerable residents of Western New York.
- Contact
Application contact: Sharon L Wick
Mailing address: C/O Phillips Lytle 125 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 847-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feedmore WNY ($10K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 212 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s stated restriction identifies residents of Western New York. All 2025 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% 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 $137K (2025) to $359K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feedmore WNY Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $10,000 |
| Hearts for the Homeless of WNY Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of WNY Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $9,000 |
| Response to Love Center Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $7,500 |
| Center for Elder Law and Justice Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $6,500 |
| Friends of Little Portion Friary Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $6,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis Williamsville, NY | Qualifying Charity | $6,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $6,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission Buffalo, NY | Qualifying Charity | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,184,280 | $171,516 | $164,314 | $136,500 | 30 | $136,500 | $145,105 | $204,409 |
| 2024 | $2,178,040 | $148,858 | $336,448 | $278,881 | 43 | $278,881 | $117,463 | $197,266 |
| 2023 | $2,364,034 | $139,781 | $255,656 | $188,000 | 44 | $188,000 | $109,491 | $189,189 |
| 2022 | $2,487,726 | $514,146 | $417,774 | $343,450 | 44 | $343,450 | $476,271 | $195,804 |
| 2021 | $2,387,972 | $316,857 | $515,560 | $359,150 | 51 | $359,150 | $190,971 | $214,623 |
| 2020 | $2,586,009 | $163,731 | $418,833 | $352,500 | 50 | — | $116,398 | $206,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw reported a distributable amount of $204K 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 funder’s stated award restriction is to assist sick, homeless, and otherwise vulnerable residents of Western New York through 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty, providing legal services to people facing financial vulnerability or other barriers, and supporting patients and families traveling for medical care.
For example, Hearts for the Homeless of WNY describes its work as providing physical, emotional, and spiritual relief to homeless, poor, and distressed people. Friends of Little Portion Friary says it provides temporary shelter, meals, and counseling to guests experiencing homelessness. Neighborhood Legal Services describes its work as providing legal advice, representation, and education to people who need help protecting their civil legal rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder reported 30 grants totaling $136,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to FeedMore WNY, Hearts for the Homeless of WNY, and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy; $9,000 to Family Promise of WNY; and $7,500 to Response to Love Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon L. Wick and Bridget A. Williams as trustees.
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bridget A. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Sharon L. Wick
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carol J. Alaimo (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sue S. Gardner (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Estate Of Grace M. Ange (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Grace M. Ange (2020) — 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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Carol J Alaimo (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw
How much does Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw give each year?
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw gave $137K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 43 grants.
What is Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's typical grant size?
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,550, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw that year got $6K on average.
Where does Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw give grants?
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (23 grants) and Niagara Falls, NY (3 grants).
Does Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualifying Charity" (29 grants).
Who are Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's largest grantees?
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's largest 2025 grantees include Feedmore WNY ($10,000), Hearts for the Homeless of WNY ($10,000) and St Luke's Mission of Mercy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw?
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (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 Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw fund?
The funder’s stated award restriction is to assist sick, homeless, and otherwise vulnerable residents of Western New York through 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's EIN?
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund UA 11 Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3115623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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