Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation
The Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation is a private foundation based in Ogden, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Catholic schools and churches, social-service organizations, a clinic, and a nature center.
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation gave $84K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Utah. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,500
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,591
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $320,500
- -16.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter of request as the application material and Mary Evans as the contact. The filing lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Evans
Mailing address: PO Box 3765, Ogden, UT 84409
Phone: (801) 476-0277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Josephs Catholic School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 12% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 6% to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 234% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 410% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $84K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic School Ogden, UT | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church Ogden, UT | general purposes | $25,000 |
| Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name Ludlow, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Development SLC Salt Lake City, UT | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Cathedral of the Madeleine SLC Salt Lake City, UT | General Donation | $5,000 |
| St Nicholas Rupert Rupert, ID | general purposes | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Services CCS Dre Ogden, UT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Lantern House Ogde, UT | general purposes | $2,500 |
| YCC Family Crisis Ogden, UT | general purposes | $1,000 |
| Ogden Nature Center Ogden, UT | General purpose | $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 | $320,500 | $24,321 | $88,399 | $83,500 | 11 | $83,500 | $19,422 | $20,369 |
| 2023 | $385,211 | $17,238 | $66,916 | $62,000 | 8 | $62,000 | $12,322 | $22,292 |
| 2022 | $435,079 | $13,492 | $81,208 | $75,000 | 4 | $75,000 | $7,284 | $25,226 |
| 2021 | $502,794 | $43,883 | $31,462 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $37,421 | $29,624 |
| 2020 | $490,403 | $16,470 | $61,392 | $55,000 | 7 | — | $10,078 | $28,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — 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. Among its 2024 grantees, Seager Memorial Clinic says its mission is to “provide free medical services to the needy in the Ogden Utah area.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $83,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $25,000 to St Josephs Catholic School and $25,000 to Holy Family Catholic Church, both in Ogden; $10,000 to Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name in Ludlow, Massachusetts; and $5,000 each to Diocesan Development SLC, Cathedral of the Madeleine SLC, and St Nicholas Rupert.
Other reported 2024 grants included $3,000 to Catholic Community Services CCS Dre, $2,500 to Lantern House, and $1,000 each to YCC Family Crisis, Ogden Nature Center, and Seager Memorial Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary H Evans as chairman. Trustees are Margaret Chambers, Susan Evans, Nancy Evans, Barbara Wogoman, and Patricia Bradley.
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation is led by Mary H. Evans, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary H. Evans
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wogoman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Chambers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Bradley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Evans Ahlf (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Evans (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation
How much does Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation give each year?
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation gave $84K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 8 grants.
What is Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,591, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation give grants?
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and Idaho (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ogden, UT (6 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Josephs Catholic School ($25,000), Holy Family Catholic Church ($25,000) and Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation?
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation reported $321K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Seager Memorial Clinic says its mission is to “provide free medical services to the needy in the Ogden Utah area.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's EIN?
Robert P and Mary H Evans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0714187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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