Private foundation · EIN 83-0879500 · Longview, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evans Venture Foundation

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: 16 grants paid, $306K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$306K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humane Society of Cowlitz CountyLongview, WAShelter and resources$50K
Emergency Support ShelterLongview, WAShelter and resources$35K
Kelso Public Schools FoundationKelso, WAEducation$35K
Lower Columbia College FoundationLongview, WAEducation$35K
Ra Long High SchoolLongview, WAEducation$35K
Cowlitz County CASALongview, WAChild advocacy$20K
Fish of Cowlitz CountyLongview, WAHunger$20K
Eat and ThriveKalama, WAAnimal shelter$15K
PeacehealthsjmcfSeattle, WAHealth$15K
Youth & Family LinkLongview, WASocial services$15K
Toutle Lake School DistrictToutle Lake, WAEducation$6,000
Community Health PartnersLongview, WAHealth$5,000
Hello LifeLongview, WASocial services$5,000
Janus Youth ProgramsLongview, WASocial services$5,000
St Rose Catholic ChurchLongview, WAEducation$5,000
Salvation ArmyLongview, WASocial services$5,000

About this foundation

Evans Venture Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Longview, Washington, administered in care of Danny L Evans, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Evans Venture Foundation 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 Evans Venture Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $306K across 16 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Evans Venture Foundation give?

Washington (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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