The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation is a private foundation based in Culver City, California. It makes annual grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to artistic, educational, scientific, and charitable endeavors, and its stated purpose includes maintaining public interest in songwriter Ray Evans’s music catalogue and name.
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation gave $150K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,498
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,033
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,996,341
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation
- 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: 8563 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 815-3200
Website: https://www.rayevans.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 42% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $224K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc Salamanca, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce Salamanca, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Inner City Arts Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Museique Pasadena, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Sam Francis Foundation Glendale, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic Foundation Venice, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association Salamanca, NY | General | $8,398 |
| International Documentary Association Los Angeles, CA | General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,996,341 | $1,054,022 | $798,296 | $150,498 | 15 | $594,961 | $860,301 | $30,768 |
| 2024 | $9,719,634 | $735,064 | $806,520 | $121,329 | 12 | $586,576 | $539,430 | $30,976 |
| 2023 | $9,795,279 | $827,907 | $806,916 | $224,200 | 20 | $607,418 | $630,846 | $34,615 |
| 2022 | $9,773,460 | $634,371 | $668,871 | $158,000 | 20 | $501,101 | $468,349 | $35,025 |
| 2021 | $9,806,479 | $669,037 | $703,717 | $207,350 | 25 | $548,205 | $513,942 | $36,146 |
| 2020 | $9,841,537 | $887,069 | $576,576 | $119,750 | 21 | — | $746,802 | $22,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — 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 says it was established to maintain public interest in Ray Evans’s music catalogue and name. It has donated papers and memorabilia documenting Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries to create a repository for studying and appreciating Evans and his work.
The Foundation says it makes grants to nonprofit organizations engaged in artistic, educational, scientific, and charitable endeavors. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Muse/Ique describes its work as creating live music experiences and outreach programs; Public Counsel describes itself as a public-interest law firm advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice; Venice Family Clinic Foundation says it supports primary healthcare for people in need; and The Samburu Project says it works to improve access to clean water and support health, education, and well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $150,498. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 each to Empire Animal Rescue Society, Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce, and Public Counsel; $15,000 to The J Paul Getty Trust; and $10,000 each to Inner City Arts, Muse/Ique, Sam Francis Foundation, and Venice Family Clinic Foundation. Other listed recipients included Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association ($8,398), International Documentary Association ($6,000), Salamanca Area Historical Society and Museum ($5,000), and The Samburu Project ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick M Nicholas as president through June 2025, Anthony E Nicholas as secretary, Lisa Duckett as CFO, and Mona Nicholas as a board director from June 2025.
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mona Nicholas
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony E. Nicholas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $150K (2025)
Lisa Duckett
CFO
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick M. Nicholas (2020–2025) — President · Filing note: Thru June 2025
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Anthony E Nicholas (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation
How much does The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation give each year?
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation gave $150K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $121K across 12 grants.
What is The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,033, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation give grants?
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Salamanca, NY (4 grants) and Venice, CA (2 grants).
Does The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc ($20,000), Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce ($20,000) and Public Counsel ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation?
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $595K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation fund?
The Foundation says it was established to maintain public interest in Ray Evans’s music catalogue and name. It has donated papers and memorabilia documenting Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries to create a repository for studying and appreciating Evans and his work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation?
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 Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's EIN?
The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3147090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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