The John D Evans Foundation
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
21
-19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+10.7% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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