R R Evans Foundation Inc
R R Evans Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Middlesboro, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $138K.
R R Evans Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: R R Evans Foundation Inc gave $92K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,315
- +75.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,463
- +145.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,883,407
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who R R Evans Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Marys Episcopal Church ($72K). Together the top 5 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How R R Evans Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys Episcopal Church Middlesboro, KY | Unrestricted | $71,715 |
| Bell County Historical Society Middlesboro, KY | Unrestricted | $7,600 |
| Bluegrass Council Boy Scounts of Am Lexington, KY | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| The Cathedral Domain Lexington, KY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aopa Foundation Frederick, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,883,407 | $175,747 | $129,563 | $92,315 | 5 | $92,315 | $138,499 | — |
| 2023 | $1,731,457 | $155,529 | $158,779 | $52,700 | 7 | $52,700 | $49,450 | $54,020 |
| 2022 | $1,845,473 | $122,376 | $99,670 | $64,952 | 10 | $64,952 | $87,658 | $63,694 |
| 2021 | $1,822,767 | $154,709 | $119,333 | $70,353 | 7 | $70,353 | $105,729 | $66,135 |
| 2020 | $1,788,002 | $130,823 | $78,107 | $33,536 | 12 | — | $86,252 | $85,642 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
R R Evans Foundation Inc is led by Donna Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Smith
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Smith III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 R R Evans Foundation Inc
How much does R R Evans Foundation Inc give each year?
R R Evans Foundation Inc gave $92K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 7 grants.
What is R R Evans Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
R R Evans Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $18,463, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R R Evans Foundation Inc give grants?
R R Evans Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Middlesboro, KY (2 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does R R Evans Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of R R Evans Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R R Evans Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
R R Evans Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Marys Episcopal Church ($71,715), Bell County Historical Society ($7,600) and Bluegrass Council Boy Scounts of Am ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R R Evans Foundation Inc?
R R Evans Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What is R R Evans Foundation Inc's EIN?
R R Evans Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1212261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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