Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation is a private foundation, based in Emporia, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $362K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $625K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,249,950
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $624,975
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $624,975
- Total assets
- $361,995
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (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 Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical Grants ($260K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($990,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2025) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $990,400 |
| Medical Grants Emporia, KS | Payments for medical services for the needy | $259,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361,995 | $1,425,000 | $1,500,038 | $1,249,950 | 2 | $1,432,893 | $15,382 |
| 2024 | $437,033 | $1,904,200 | $1,682,090 | $1,447,562 | 2 | $1,635,633 | $22,931 |
| 2023 | $214,923 | $1,812,016 | $1,812,745 | $1,586,937 | 2 | $1,603,100 | $41,186 |
| 2022 | $215,652 | $1,731,549 | $1,798,023 | $1,577,805 | 2 | $1,594,034 | $12,699 |
| 2021 | $282,126 | $1,940,559 | $1,812,727 | $1,611,378 | 2 | — | $13,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation is led by Greg Bachman, President on every filing since 2021; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Bachman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Sharon L. Tidwell
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $69K (2025)
Jeff Longbine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Rebecca Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$900 (2022) → $3K (2025)
Jon Pool
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Cheryl Mussatto
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Megan Evans
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Jeff Larson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tom Thomas (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Max Stewart Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $69K, to Sharon Tidwell (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation
How much does Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation give each year?
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 2 grants.
How large is Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation?
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation reported $362K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation operate?
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation's EIN?
Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7384087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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