Evanston History Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$681K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Evanston History Center?
Evanston History Center is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund ($405K), NCRC Community Development Fund Inc ($155K), The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation ($44K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $681K in grants to Evanston History Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | $404,991 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $155,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | $44,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation | $38,000 | 6 | 2019–2021 |
| Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | $13,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Weatherlow Foundation | $6,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Francis Beidler Foundation | $6,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | $5,375 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Thomas W Griffin Foundation | $2,384 | 1 | 2022 |
| MJ O'Brien Family Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Pattis Family Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Arrington Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The William W & Pamela C Lane | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Meyer and Raena Hammerman | $200 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Gavlin Family Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2020 |
| Noonmark Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $252K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $4K.
What grants has Evanston History Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Arrington Foundation | Charitable. | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The William W & Pamela C Lane | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2025 | Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $125 |
| 2024 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $47,500 |
| 2024 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The William W & Pamela C Lane | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $125 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $155,000 |
| 2023 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2023 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $1,000 |
| 2023 | MJ O'Brien Family Foundation | GENERAL WELFARE | $500 |
| 2023 | Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $125 |
| 2023 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $100 |
| 2022 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $85,000 |
| 2022 | Thomas W Griffin Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,384 |
| 2022 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $1,000 |
| 2022 | MJ O'Brien Family Foundation | GENERAL WELFARE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation | DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation | DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Evanston History Center?
Evanston History Center is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund ($405K), NCRC Community Development Fund Inc ($155K), The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation ($44K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $681K in grants to Evanston History Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Evanston History Center's largest funder?
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund is the largest recorded funder of Evanston History Center, with $405K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Evanston History Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $681K in grants to Evanston History Center across 48 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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