The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Florida recipients.
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc gave $175K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,558
- +130.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,637
- +84.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $5,240,688
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% 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 The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 251 Royal Palm Way Suite 215, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 659-8660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach ($128K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 60 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 11% to Michigan, 3% to Texas, and 3% to Tennessee. North Carolina is listed at 0%. These percentages describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $384 repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $76K (2023) to $204K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | unrestricted donations | $128,334 |
| Regina High School Warren, MI | unrestricted donations | $18,600 |
| Ronald McDonald House of South Florida Miami, FL | unrestricted donations | $10,000 |
| Christ Clinic Katy, TX | unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity Franklin, TN | unrestricted donations | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Oncology Support Team West Palm Beach, FL | unrestricted donations | $3,950 |
| Stand Down Palm Springs, FL | unrestricted donations | $500 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Houston, TX | unrestricted donations | $500 |
| Jewish Foundation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | unrestricted donations | $500 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | unrestricted donations | $500 |
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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 | $5,240,688 | $260,472 | $331,696 | $174,558 | 15 | $198,267 | $127,043 | $262,239 |
| 2023 | $5,338,788 | $59,944 | $234,572 | $75,646 | 12 | $100,369 | $55,765 | $266,343 |
| 2022 | $5,545,564 | $388,833 | $205,820 | $100,800 | 7 | $114,404 | $290,817 | $267,725 |
| 2021 | $5,404,334 | $973,484 | $246,494 | $179,790 | 12 | $197,139 | $924,129 | $249,821 |
| 2020 | $5,286,670 | $258,533 | $395,040 | $203,822 | 14 | — | $31,300 | $293,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $262K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, included chamber music performances and education, services for families of children receiving healthcare, support for children facing illness or disadvantage, community medical care, and support for children and families affected by cancer. For example, the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach describes its mission as producing performances and education programs, promoting appreciation of chamber music, and enhancing Palm Beach’s cultural life. These are grantee missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $174,558. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $128,334, with a median of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $128,334 to the Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, $18,600 to Regina High School, $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House of South Florida, $5,000 each to Christ Clinic and Variety the Children’s Charity, and $3,950 to Pediatric Oncology Support Team. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as unrestricted donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists John J Raymond as president, R Keith Walton as treasurer, Connie McKenzie as secretary, and Beverlee Miller Raymond and Brenda McAdams as directors.
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc is led by John J Raymond, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John J Raymond
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverlee Miller Raymond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda McAdams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie McKenzie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R Keith Walton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc
How much does The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc gave $175K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 12 grants.
What is The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $11,637, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach ($128,334), Regina High School ($18,600) and Ronald McDonald House of South Florida ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc?
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2061167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-evelyn-v-mcpherson-foundation-inc-morg_3961efbcf5ef42b0bcb76c7466398206
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