The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation
To support cancer & other medical research, provide support services to homeless and troubled individuals, and facilitate participation in various charitable events in local communities throughout the U.S.
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation gave $546K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $546,265
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,253
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,348,711
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($325K). Together the top 5 received $546K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 24 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 222% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $79K (2020) to $546K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $546K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Cancer research | $325,000 |
| Give Back Program Calabasas, CA | Various charitable causes | $87,250 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | To support cancer research | $50,000 |
| White Pony Express Pleasant Hill, CA | Hunger programs | $50,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Hunger programs | $34,015 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,348,711 | $1,040,902 | $627,645 | $546,265 | 5 | $32,191 |
| 2023 | $935,454 | $829,499 | $566,009 | $453,877 | 6 | $16,828 |
| 2022 | $671,964 | $788,414 | $513,583 | $462,399 | 6 | $3,038 |
| 2021 | $397,133 | $194,134 | $643,163 | $169,442 | 4 | $1 |
| 2020 | $846,162 | $2,221,014 | $3,053,721 | $78,913 | 3 | $3,596 |
About The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in Calabasas Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $546K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation is led by David Overton, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Overton
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Clark
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry O'Neill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation
How much does The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation gave $546K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $454K across 6 grants.
What is The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $109,253, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%).
Does The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($325,000), Give Back Program ($87,250) and Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation?
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Cheesecake Factory-Oscar and Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0508407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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