The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust
THE EVELYN W BUSHWICK FAMILY is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its 2022 filing reports 33 grants totaling $26,013 to charitable organizations.
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust gave $26K across 33 grants in 2022 (avg $788.273), mostly in Maryland. 56% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $26,013
- +14.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $788
- +0.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (18 of 32, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (51% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8503 Halston Way, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 717-8532
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was York County Community Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, Maryland accounted for 51% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 30%, Washington, DC 11%, New York 4%, and Iowa 3%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 18 of 32 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $664; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 100% 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 (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $26K (2022). In 2022 it made 33 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| York County Community Foundation York, PA | General Support | $2,500 |
| York JCC York, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Bethesda Cares Inc Bethesda, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Harvest Pantry York, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Fdn Annapolis, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| Coalitionforhomeless Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| JCF New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Keiruv York, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Lancaster Library Lancaster, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| MHP Mhpartners Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-2,632 | $31,060 | $26,013 | 33 | $26,013 | $33,896 | $26,076 |
| 2021 | $423,935 | $14,904 | $23,484 | $22,734 | 29 | — | $15,263 | $27,385 |
| 2020 | $348,657 | $17,376 | $22,850 | $22,100 | 28 | — | $17,376 | $21,606 |
| 2019 | $359,706 | $14,694 | $19,588 | $18,270 | 25 | — | $17,908 | $22,783 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — 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. Its 2022 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include community investment, housing and recovery services, food recovery and hunger relief, animal welfare, services for people experiencing homelessness, and programs for youth with disabilities. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, York County Community Foundation describes its mission as creating a vibrant York County through donor engagement, community leadership, and investment in initiatives. Bethesda Cares says it helps people experiencing homelessness and others in need and works to prevent homelessness in Montgomery County. KEEN Greater DC says it provides free, noncompetitive exercise, fitness, and recreational programs for youth with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $26,013. Grant amounts ranged from $154 to $2,500, with a median of $750. The largest listed grants included $2,500 to York County Community Foundation and $2,000 to York JCC, both in York, Pennsylvania. Other listed grants of $1,000 went to Bethesda Cares, Catholic Harvest Pantry, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Coalition for the Homeless, JCF, Keiruv, Lancaster Library, MHP, Montgomery County Humane Society, and Nourish Now.
Among the other 2022 grantees described in their own words, Samaritan Inns says it provides structured housing and recovery services for people affected by homelessness or at risk of homelessness who have drug or alcohol addictions. House of Ruth says it provides housing and supportive services to vulnerable women and children. Montgomery County Humane Society describes its work as ending animal homelessness through adoptions, education, and outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Bruce Bushwick, Brian Bushwick, and Nancy Bushwick-Malloy as trustees.
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brian Bushwick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bruce Bushwick
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy Bushwick-Malloy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust gave $26K across 33 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $23K across 29 grants.
What is The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2022 was $750, and its average grant was $788, across 33 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust that year got $664 on average.
Where does The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Maryland: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (11 grants), York, PA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (3 grants).
Does The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's largest 2022 grantees include York County Community Foundation ($2,500), York JCC ($2,000) and Bethesda Cares Inc ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6994552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does The Evelyn W Bushwick Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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