Private foundation · EIN 41-2061167 · Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $175K total, median $500. 67% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$175K
Median grant
$500
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chamber Music Society of Palm BeachPalm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$128K
Regina High SchoolWarren, MIunrestricted donations$19K
Ronald McDonald House of South FloridaMiami, FLunrestricted donations$10K
Christ ClinicKaty, TXunrestricted donations$5,000
Variety the Children's CharityFranklin, TNunrestricted donations$5,000
Pediatric Oncology Support TeamWest Palm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$3,950
Stand DownPalm Springs, FLunrestricted donations$500
Aid to Victims of Domestic AbuseHouston, TXunrestricted donations$500
Jewish Foundation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$500
Temple Emanu-El of Palm BeachPalm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$500
Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchWest Palm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$500
Extraordrinary CharitiesPalm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$384
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationWest Palm Beach, FLunrestricted donations$350
Holy Ground Shelter for the HomelessRiviera Beach, FLunrestricted donations$340
Linville Central Rescue SquadNewland, NCunrestricted donations$100

By state: Florida 10 · Michigan 1 · Texas 2 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of Akerman Senterfitt, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $175K across 15 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Evelyn V McPherson Foundation Inc give?

Florida (10 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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