Evans Venture Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONGVIEW, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $306K. Net investment income was $48K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$306K
+13.3% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-0.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evans Venture Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Evans Venture Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Evans Venture Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONGVIEW, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $306K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,239,125 | $4,688,276 | $4,760,607 |
| Revenue | $-79,896 | $343,625 | $3,860,764 |
| Expenses | $365,645 | $415,654 | $158,563 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $311,000 | $277,395 | $105,925 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,225 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $213,068 | $313,584 | $222,994 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Humane Society of Cowlitz County ($50,000), Emergency Support Shelter ($35,000), Kelso Public Schools Foundation ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF COWLITZ COUNTY LONGVIEW, WA | SHELTER AND RESOURCES | $50,000 |
| EMERGENCY SUPPORT SHELTER LONGVIEW, WA | SHELTER AND RESOURCES | $35,000 |
| KELSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION KELSO, WA | EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION LONGVIEW, WA | EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| RA LONG HIGH SCHOOL LONGVIEW, WA | EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| COWLITZ COUNTY CASA LONGVIEW, WA | CHILD ADVOCACY | $20,000 |
| FISH OF COWLITZ COUNTY LONGVIEW, WA | HUNGER | $20,000 |
| EAT AND THRIVE KALAMA, WA | ANIMAL SHELTER | $15,000 |
| PEACEHEALTHSJMCF SEATTLE, WA | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| YOUTH & FAMILY LINK LONGVIEW, WA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON BERGMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MASON EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evans Venture Foundation?
Evans Venture Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONGVIEW, WA. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Evans Venture Foundation?
As of 2024, Evans Venture Foundation holds $4.2M in total assets with $-79,896 in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $306K in 2024.
Where does Evans Venture Foundation operate?
Evans Venture Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Evans Venture Foundation award?
In 2024, Evans Venture Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $306K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Evans Venture Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Evans Venture Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Evans Venture Foundation's EIN?
Evans Venture Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0879500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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