Private foundation · EIN 95-4633501 · Beverly Hills, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evan C Thompson 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: 2 grants paid, $531K total, median $266K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$531K
Median grant
$266K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCLALos Angeles, CATo further the exempt purpose$444K
UCLALos Angeles, CATo further the exempt purpose$88K

About this foundation

Evan C Thompson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, administered in care of Evan C Thompson, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Evan C Thompson 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 Evan C Thompson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $531K across 2 grants, a median of $266K.

Where does Evan C Thompson Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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