The John D Evans Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 54-1685616

The John D Evans Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1993. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a private foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.4M

-1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$485K

-10.6% YoY

Grant Count

-19.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+10.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John D Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $665K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports HIV/AIDS scientific research, local community initiatives, global and domestic equality initiatives, and higher education projects. Recent grantmaking has included support for general operations, education programs, LGBTQ residential services, and cultural institutions.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 24 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $673K (26%)

Florida $605K (23%)

New York $336K (13%)

Michigan $281K (11%)

Illinois $175K (7%)

Arkansas $175K (7%)

Colorado $103K (4%)

California $96K (4%)

+7 more states

States

Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AdelphiAnn ArborAnnadaleArlingtonBostonBrooklynCharlotteChicagoDenverDetroitExtonFalmouthFort LauderdaleLaguna BeachLittle RockLong IslandLos AngelesMysticNew YorkSag Harbor

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total Assets: $9,365,826
Total Revenue: $614,086
Total Expenses: $662,899
Total Giving: $484,523

The foundation maintains no employees and operates with volunteer leadership.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,365,826	$9,516,705	$9,975,324
Revenue	$614,086	$232,788	$1,358,823
Expenses	$662,899	$695,110	$735,612
Qualifying Distributions	$608,628	$644,475	$673,986
Net Investment Income	$568,687	$240,421	$1,314,242
Distributable Amount	$664,958	$611,721	$642,916

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

129 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aids Healthcare Fdn ($50,000), Us Department of State ($50,000), Ted Conferences New York ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AIDS HEALTHCARE FDN LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL PURPOSE IRS	$50,000
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC	GRANT FOR FRANLIN RM	$50,000
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON, DC	GLOBAL EQUALITY FUND	$40,000
THE MOVING WINDMILLS PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$2,000
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE FALMOUTH, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
THE NCTA FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
FOOD FOR LGBTQ NYC KIDS NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$523
TED CONFERENCES NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$50,000
MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM MYSTIC, CT	EDUCATIONAL MEMBERSHIP	$2,000
SAG HARBOR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS SAG HARBOR, NY	SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

John D Evans serves as President and Chairman & CEO of the foundation. He has been dedicated to the foundation's work for over 31 years. Evans is also a member of the President's Advisory Group at the University of Michigan and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree by the University of Michigan in 2024 for his work in advancing civil society, HIV research advocacy, and community engagement.

Prior to his philanthropic leadership, Evans served as CEO of Evans Telecommunications Co. for over 41 years and was inducted into the Cable Television Industry Hall of Fame for his contributions to the cable television industry.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN D EVANS	PRESIDENT	30	—
JACK PORTER	TREASURER	1	—
EDWARD J BECKWITH ESQ	SECRETARY	1	—

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 653067 Dallas, TX 75265

EIN: 54-1685616

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The John D Evans Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The John D Evans Foundation?

The foundation made 24 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grants include: • South Florida Symphony Orchestra: $50,000 (Support General Operations) • Sphinx Organization: $40,000 (Grant for Education) • Cleveland Clinic Florida Pharmacy Services Nonprofit Corporation: $25,000 (Grant for LGBTQ Residence) The foundation also supports cable television industry preservation initiatives and spectrum center grants.

What size grants does The John D Evans Foundation award?

In 2024, The John D Evans Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $485K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The John D Evans Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The John D Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $665K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.