Evolve Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple states and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$700K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+8.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus on its website. However, grant-making activity indicates support across Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants in 2023 and 18 grants in the prior year. The foundation is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
$14,000
Average Grant
$166
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports various U.S. cities and states, including major urban centers such as Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities. Geographic reach includes Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,803,404
- Total Revenue: $2,030,685
- Total Expenses: $836,762
- Total Liabilities: $1,860
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $286,803
- Investment income and dividends: $227,023
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,461,496
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $10,058,204
The foundation has zero employees and operates with volunteer leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,058,204 | $9,803,404 | $8,613,130 |
| Revenue | $1,074,778 | $2,030,685 | $265,430 |
| Expenses | $820,973 | $836,762 | $520,878 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $754,000 | $783,000 | $466,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $959,285 | $1,690,120 | $208,330 |
| Distributable Amount | $658,269 | $510,213 | $519,180 |
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
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Donald B. Wiener Jr. – President/Treasurer (unpaid)
- William B. Wiener Jr. – Vice-President/Assistant Treasurer/Assistant Secretary (unpaid)
- Jeffrey W. Weiss – Vice-President/Secretary/Assistant Treasurer (unpaid)
- Elizabeth Mayo – Executive Director ($72,000 annual salary)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD B WIENER JR | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM B WIENER JR | VICE-PRES/ASST TREAS/ASST SEC | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY W WEISS | VICE-PRES/SECRETARY/ASST TREAS | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH MAYO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $72,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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