Evans Foundation
Evans Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (EIN 13-3178754). Its 2026 filing reports 14 grants totaling $40,570 to charitable organizations and public recreation departments.
Evans Foundation at a glance
In short: Evans Foundation gave $41K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 50% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,570
- +22.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,898
- -47.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $605,253
- -8.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Evans Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3705 Liseter Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (610) 357-3361
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Stone Harbor Recreation Department ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (55%), Pennsylvania (28%), Florida (13%), Connecticut (2%), and California (1%). The listed grant recipients also include organizations in Kentucky and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Evans Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $327; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $270 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $47K (2020). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Harbor Recreation Department Stone Harbor, NJ | None Specified | $9,500 |
| Avalon Recreation Department Avalon, NJ | None Specified | $7,200 |
| Sea Isle Recreation Department Sea Isle City, NJ | None Specified | $5,500 |
| First Tee - Treasure Coast Stuart, FL | None Specified | $5,080 |
| Covenant House Philadelphia, PA | None Specified | $5,000 |
| Westtown School West Chester, PA | None Specified | $5,000 |
| The Art Barn Foundation Wallingford, PA | None Specified | $1,000 |
| In a Heartbeat Wallingford, CT | None Specified | $800 |
| Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support Merion Station, PA | None Specified | $500 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance Oakland, CA | None Specified | $420 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $605,253 | $32,889 | $111,988 | $40,570 | 14 | $54,685 | — | $32,055 |
| 2025 | $658,751 | $66,624 | $112,861 | $33,100 | 6 | $48,961 | $2,724 | $34,268 |
| 2021 | $937,207 | $19,277 | $97,414 | $30,065 | 7 | — | — | $46,299 |
| 2020 | $965,592 | $9,123 | $107,312 | $46,912 | 7 | — | — | $47,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including recreation departments, a school, and nonprofits. Among the nonprofit grantees, Covenant House described its mission as providing medical services to uninsured and underinsured people in northwest Philadelphia. In a Heartbeat described work to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, provide automated external defibrillators, and support HCM research. Positive Coaching Alliance described its mission as changing youth sports culture so every child can have a positive sports experience. Other grantees described missions involving coaching professionals, blood cancer, and autism education and support.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $40,570 in 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $9,500, with a median of $900. Its largest listed grants were $9,500 to Stone Harbor Recreation Department, $7,200 to Avalon Recreation Department, $5,500 to Sea Isle Recreation Department, $5,080 to First Tee - Treasure Coast, and $5,000 each to Covenant House and Westtown School. Other listed recipients included The Art Barn Foundation ($1,000), In a Heartbeat ($800), Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support ($500), Positive Coaching Alliance ($420), International Coaching Federation ($270), and Blood Cancer United ($100). The filing specifies no purposes for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kevin Seits Sr as president; Megan Zawawski as vice president; and Alexis Zawawski as secretary/treasurer. It lists Kevin Seits Jr, Alexandra Seits, Hunter Zawawski, Trevor Seits, Connor Seits, Cameron Zawawski, and Mackenzie Black as managers.
Evans Foundation is led by Kevin Seits Sr., President on every filing since 2025; all 10 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kevin Seits Sr.
President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$23K (2025) → $20K (2026)
Megan E Zavawski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (2026)
Alexandra Seits
Manager
Secretary & Treasurer → Manager, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Alexis Zavawski
Secretary & Treasurer
Manager → Secretary & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Cameron Zavawski
Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Connor Seits
Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Hunter Zavawski
Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Kevin Seits Jr.
Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Mackenzie Black
Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Trevor Seits
Manager
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joy Brennan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Seits (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kelli Czajkowski (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $30K, to Megan Zavawski (Vice President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Evans Foundation
How much does Evans Foundation give each year?
Evans Foundation gave $41K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 6 grants.
What is Evans Foundation's typical grant size?
Evans Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $900, and its average grant was $2,898, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Evans Foundation that year got $327 on average.
Where does Evans Foundation give grants?
Evans Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (2 grants).
Does Evans Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Evans Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "None Specified" (14 grants).
Who are Evans Foundation's largest grantees?
Evans Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Stone Harbor Recreation Department ($9,500), Avalon Recreation Department ($7,200) and Sea Isle Recreation Department ($5,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Evans Foundation?
Evans Foundation reported $605K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Evans Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including recreation departments, a school, and nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evans Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Evans Foundation's EIN?
Evans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3178754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Evans Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Evans Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/evans-foundation-morg_7647e453db664838b44e3604695a7421
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