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Evolve Foundation International

501(c)(4) organization San Rafael, CA EIN: 86-1954947 Website

To promote and contribute to evolving human consciousness and awakening of true nature in human form.

Evolve Foundation International at a glance

Total assets
$14,800,192
+6.2% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$47,232
-112.1% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$47,232
-109.6% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$4,111
-96.3% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Evolve Foundation International funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K1$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

BerkeleyHinghamOaklandSebastopolTucsonWashington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K6 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $375K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friendship Bench Trust Hingham, MAGeneral Operating Support$200,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$14,800,192$47,232$4,111——$47,232
2023$13,939,042$-389,965$112,619——$-489,965
2022$13,250,968$9,420,000$203,465$200,0001$-1,150,000
2021$6,385,103$6,320,000$383,505$375,0006—

About Evolve Foundation International

Based on IRS filings

Evolve Foundation International is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $47K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Evolve Foundation International is led by Bo Shao, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Bo Shao

    Chairman

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenny Pao

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oleg Gorelik

    Treasurer, Vice Chair & Secretary

    Treasurer, Secretary & Vice Chairman → Treasurer, Vice Chair & Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Evolve Foundation International

How large is Evolve Foundation International?

Evolve Foundation International reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47K.

What is Evolve Foundation International?

Evolve Foundation International is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Rafael, CA. It holds $14.8M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Evolve Foundation International operate?

Evolve Foundation International has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts.

What is Evolve Foundation International's EIN?

Evolve Foundation International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1954947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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