Thomas G Evans Foundation
Thomas G Evans Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food access, education, social services, and the arts.
Thomas G Evans Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas G Evans Foundation gave $540K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $540,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $33,750
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $12,446,250
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thomas G Evans Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Rhb Inc 1 Federal St Fl 25, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 227-1782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas G Evans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding America ($50K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Massachusetts accounted for 46%, New York 13%, Pennsylvania 13%, Illinois 9%, and New Jersey 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas G Evans Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Mark Morris Dance Center Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc New Haven, CT | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Canton, MA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay Boston, MA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Seminary Kingston, PA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Boston Early Music Festival Cambridge, MA | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow Becket, MA | General Purposes | $20,000 |
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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 | $12,446,250 | $13,052,812 | $604,476 | $540,000 | 16 | $581,884 | $460,601 | $665,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas G Evans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $665K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. MIT says its mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship. United Way of Massachusetts Bay describes its mission as advancing an economically just region where prosperity is shared across race and ethnicity. Boston Early Music Festival says it promotes public interest in music written and recorded before 1800. Boston Ballet describes its work as forging human connections through art and dance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $540,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $35,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to Feeding America, Mark Morris Dance Center, MIT, Princeton University, The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, The Salvation Army, United Way of Massachusetts Bay, and Wyoming Seminary. Boston Early Music Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, New England Conservatory, and Boston Ballet each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G Bannish and Sarah M Allen as trustees.
Thomas G Evans Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert G. Bannish
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$28K (2025)
Sarah M. Allen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$28K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $28K, to Robert G Bannish (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas G Evans Foundation
How much does Thomas G Evans Foundation give each year?
Thomas G Evans Foundation gave $540K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Thomas G Evans Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas G Evans Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $33,750, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas G Evans Foundation give grants?
Thomas G Evans Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Moosic, PA (2 grants).
Does Thomas G Evans Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas G Evans Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas G Evans Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas G Evans Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding America ($50,000), Mark Morris Dance Center ($50,000) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas G Evans Foundation?
Thomas G Evans Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $582K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $665K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thomas G Evans Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas G Evans Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas G Evans Foundation's EIN?
Thomas G Evans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0787029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Thomas G 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Thomas G Evans Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-g-evans-foundation-morg_e837126acd0d4193a56147322ccba246
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