Private foundation · EIN 86-3415564 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evans Family Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $715K total, median $35K. 37% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$715K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in CA
37%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$17M

How to apply

Written Contact: Jenny Bratt, 12275 El Camino Real 100, San Diego, Ca, 8587205900, JBratt@sheppardmullin.com Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
State University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$80K
Boys Girls Clubs of Central Iowa inDes Moines, IATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$60K
Glen Ellyn Food PantryGlen Ellyn, ILTo aid the organization in their stated mission.$60K
Boys Girls Club Coachella ValleyPalm Desert, CAAid organization in helping young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.$60K
Glen Ellyn Children's Resource CentGlen Ellyn, ILHelp organization continue its mission of providing low income families an education.$60K
Polk County Medical Society FoundatDes Moines, IAHelp organization continue its mission of providing low cost medical care to the community.$50K
Boys Girls Club Central Orange CoasIrvine, CAAid organization in helping young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.$50K
Society of St Vincent de PaulWindsor Heights, IATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$40K
Food in Need of Distribution IncIndio, CATo serve as a federal and state deployment hub for the food pantries in the Coachella Valley desert region.$40K
Variety -The Children's Charity ofDes Moines, IATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$35K
Bridge Communities IncGlen Ellyn, ILHelp organization provide free transitional housing.$35K
Mile High 360Denver, COProvide Education$25K
Biocom InstituteSan Diego, CAAid organization with its mission to support life science innovations$25K
CASA of Orange CountyOrange, CATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$20K
Young LifeColorado Springs, COHelp organization continue its mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.$20K
Read With Me Volunteer ProgramRancho Mirage, CATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$15K
Young Women's Resource CenterDes Moines, IATo aid the organization in their stated mission.$15K
Science DeliveredSan Diego, CAHelp organization provide programs to underserved students and schools.$15K
Partnership for Education ProgressGlen Ellyn, ILTo be used for the Supplies for Success Program$10K

By state: Iowa 6 · California 7 · Illinois 4 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Evans Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Jenny Hill Bratt, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Evans Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $715K across 19 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Evans Family Charitable Foundation give?

Iowa (6 grants), California (7 grants), Illinois (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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