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EIN 36-2518129

Evans Scholars Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
105
City
Glenview
State
Illinois
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N60: Amateur Sports Clubs, Leagues
Description
The WGA champions education through golf by supporting the Evans Scholars Foundation. Established by famed amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., the Foundation provides full housing and tuition scholarships to deserving caddies nationwide. There are a record 965 Evans Scholars enrolled in 19 leading universities for the 2017-18 academic year, and there are more than 10,600 Evans Alumni across the country. The Evans Scholars Foundation is funded by contributions from Par Club members across the country, as well as proceeds from the BMW Championship.
Related structure
Evans Scholars Foundation is a parent organization to a group of 3 other organizations.
Total revenues
$82,055,985
2023
Total expenses
$47,713,486
2023
Total assets
$159,519,558
2023
Num. employees
105
2023

Program areas at Evans Scholars Foundation

The Foundation provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes the social and educational welfare of recipients. In 2023 there were approximately 1,130 recipients attending 24 universities receiving full tuition and housing. The awards are based on strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, especially in the low- to moderate-income level and outstanding character. The cumulative grade point average of these recipients was 3.3. The graduation rate is 98%. There have been approximately 12,000 alumni of the program since inception in 1930. The revenues for these grants are mainly received from individual donors using an annual fund drive and personal solicitations for larger contributions.

Who funds Evans Scholars Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF)Sponsor and Administer the Evans Scholars Foundation Which Promotes Academic and Golf Excellence$3,000,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,403,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,031,844
...and 122 more grants received totalling $11,173,676

Personnel at Evans Scholars Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
John M KaczkowskiPresident and Chief Executive Officer$872,687
Steve BrueggemanChief Financial Officer$286,354
Amy FullerVice President , Communications$191,796
June SciameVice President, Administration
Daniel NiemiecVice President , Programs , Strategy and Development$242,195
...and 62 more key personnel

Financials for Evans Scholars Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$76,537,023
Program services$3,934,858
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$1,191,573
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$392,531
Total revenues$82,055,985

Form 990s for Evans Scholars Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-21990View PDF
2022-122023-08-28990View PDF
2021-122022-08-30990View PDF
2020-122021-06-22990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Evans Scholars Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA$22,373,801
The Florida State University FoundationTallahassee, FL$96,038,685
Stony Brook FoundationStony Brook, NY$79,474,546
Amateur Athletic Union - Parent Organization (AAU)Lake Buena Vista, FL$34,184,397
University of MaryBismarck, ND$95,710,757
Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJ$274,830,004
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)Phoenix, AZ$200,140,256
New York Road RunnersNew York, NY$103,061,958
AMHERST COLLEGE TrusteesAmherst, MA$379,275,079
University of South Dakota Foundation (USDF)Vermillion, SD$26,328,274
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 30 new grant, including a grant for $3,000,000 from Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF)
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsAmateur sports clubsSports organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesSports
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2501 Patriot Blvd
Glenview, IL 60026
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
wgaesf.org/ 
Phone
(847) 724-4600
Facebook page
EvansScholars 
IRS details
EIN
36-2518129
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1930
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N60: Amateur Sports Clubs, Leagues
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0263169
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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