The Thomas J Evans Foundation
The Thomas J Evans Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newark, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $496K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
The Thomas J Evans Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas J Evans Foundation gave $496K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $496,263
- +109.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,895
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $41,530
- Total assets
- $32,681,896
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas J Evans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newark Campus Development Fund ($200K). Together the top 7 received $496K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thomas J Evans Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 206% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $237K (2024) to $496K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OH | Hodges Hall Donation | $200,000 |
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | Louis Sullivan Building Donation | $150,000 |
| Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH | Donation | $55,920 |
| C-Tec of Licking County Newark, OH | Donation | $41,530 |
| Licking County Coalition for Housing Newark, OH | Donation | $22,500 |
| Licking County Newark, OH | Licking county framework - collaborative visioning public/private partnership group | $16,313 |
| First Baptist Church of Newark Newark, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $32,681,896 | $4,247,523 | $946,388 | $496,263 | 7 | $2,569,760 | $2,859,168 | $1,245,202 |
| 2024 | $29,393,967 | $6,407,512 | $925,859 | $236,538 | 3 | $659,429 | $6,254,234 | $1,375,705 |
| 2023 | $23,912,314 | $2,263,394 | $1,010,534 | $351,872 | 4 | $1,416,311 | $1,586,400 | $1,262,638 |
| 2022 | $22,659,454 | $845,626 | $924,298 | $319,000 | 3 | $700,339 | $419,246 | $1,021,370 |
| 2021 | $22,738,126 | $2,419,459 | $421,208 | — | — | — | $2,336,825 | $981,642 |
| 2020 | $20,739,875 | $497,817 | $341,262 | — | — | — | $405,066 | $811,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas J Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas J Evans Foundation is led by Jennifer Roberts, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Roberts
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$97K (2022) → $78K (2025)
John H. Wallace
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah R. Wallace
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert H. Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Wallace
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Deibel
CFO
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
$67K (2024) → $43K (2025)
Louella H. Reese
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally W. Heckman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Megan R. Edwards (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $78K, to Jennifer Roberts (Exec Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas J Evans Foundation
How much does The Thomas J Evans Foundation give each year?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation gave $496K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $237K across 3 grants.
What is The Thomas J Evans Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $41,530, and its average grant was $70,895, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas J Evans Foundation give grants?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (7 grants).
Does The Thomas J Evans Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas J Evans Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
Who are The Thomas J Evans Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Newark Campus Development Fund ($200,000), Licking County Foundation ($150,000) and Central Ohio Technical College ($55,920), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas J Evans Foundation?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thomas J Evans Foundation?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newark, OH. It holds $32.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Thomas J Evans Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas J Evans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6055767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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