EIN 36-2518129

Evans Scholars Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
99
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$62,767,857
2022
Total expenses
$40,806,569
2022
Total assets
$120,949,474
2022
Num. employees
99
2022

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 2022 there were approximately 1,100 recipients attending 22 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 3.40. The graduation rate is 95%. There have been approximately 11,500 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$4,000,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$1,164,446
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,086,726
...and 103 more grants received totalling $11,971,607

Personnel at Evans Scholars Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
John M KaczkowskiPresident and Chief Executive Officer$830,571
Steve BrueggemanChief Financial Officer$264,966
Amy FullerVice President, Communications$171,973
June SciameVice President, Administration
Bill KingoreExecutive Vice President
...and 61 more key personnel

Financials for Evans Scholars Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$56,668,700
Program services$4,657,298
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$1,297,513
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$144,346
Total revenues$62,767,857

Form 990s for Evans Scholars Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-28990View PDF
2021-122022-08-30990View PDF
2020-122021-06-22990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 46 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Davis Family Foundation
October 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $4,000,000 from Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF)
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 37 new grant, including a grant for $686,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsAmateur sports clubsSports organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesSports
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible 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
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