The Evergreen Foundation Inc
The Evergreen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including Jewish community and advocacy organizations, a mental health organization, a youth health organization, and organizations addressing domestic violence, food access, and education.
The Evergreen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Evergreen Foundation Inc gave $316K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Maryland. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $316,201
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,186
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,631
- Total assets
- $2,978,927
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (18 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (31% 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 Evergreen Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 W Lenox St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (410) 453-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evergreen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($97K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 215 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (31%), the District of Columbia (28%), and Virginia (17%). New York and California each accounted for 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Evergreen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 44 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% 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 $225K (2022) to $316K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | General Fund | $97,214 |
| The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Arlington, VA | General Fund | $53,419 |
| The Washington Instite for Near East Policy Washington, DC | General Fund | $53,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $15,544 |
| Austen Riggs Stockbridge, MA | General Fund | $10,204 |
| Israel Policy Forum New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Nantucket Film Festival New York, NY | General Fund | $6,840 |
| ADL New York, NY | General Fund | $5,210 |
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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 | $2,978,927 | $160,892 | $337,976 | $316,201 | 44 | $316,201 | $142,390 | $183,994 |
| 2023 | $3,057,116 | $60,868 | $320,037 | $297,565 | 42 | $301,938 | $61,408 | $176,140 |
| 2022 | $3,501,615 | $387,810 | $239,881 | $225,135 | 46 | $227,536 | $72,465 | $215,807 |
| 2021 | $3,333,206 | $325,448 | $256,617 | $233,750 | 43 | $237,076 | $300,035 | $196,443 |
| 2020 | $3,259,939 | $50,759 | $307,778 | $294,350 | 40 | — | $38,554 | $174,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evergreen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $184K 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied missions. Israel Policy Forum says it works to build support for U.S. policies advancing a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health describes its mission as achieving long-term, systemic improvements in comprehensive health care and insurance coverage for adolescents. A Safe Place says it works to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault in the Nantucket community.
Other 2024 recipients include the Capital Area Food Bank, which says it works to improve equitable access to food and opportunity, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which describes itself as a Jewish human-rights organization confronting antisemitism and hate and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $316,201. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $97,214, with a median of $1,631. The largest grants included $97,214 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, $53,419 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and $53,000 to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Each was listed for a general fund.
Other notable 2024 grants included $15,544 to Stand With Us, $10,204 to Austen Riggs, $10,000 each to Israel Policy Forum and the National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, and $7,500 to the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Allan M Fox is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Evergreen Foundation Inc is led by Allan M. Fox, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan M. Fox
President
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 Evergreen Foundation Inc
How much does The Evergreen Foundation Inc give each year?
The Evergreen Foundation Inc gave $316K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 42 grants.
What is The Evergreen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Evergreen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,631, and its average grant was $7,186, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evergreen Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Evergreen Foundation Inc give grants?
The Evergreen Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (16 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Nantucket, MA (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does The Evergreen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Evergreen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Evergreen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Evergreen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($97,214), The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) ($53,419) and The Washington Instite for Near East Policy ($53,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Evergreen Foundation Inc?
The Evergreen Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Evergreen Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied missions. Israel Policy Forum says it works to build support for U.S. policies advancing a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evergreen Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Evergreen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Evergreen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2010135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Evergreen 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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