Evans Scholars Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Glenview, Illinois, registered in 1976, with $92,689,980 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 71% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$92.7M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$52.9M
Net assets
$157.9M
Employees
115
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Evans Scholars Foundation: 71% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Evans Scholars Foundation: 36 mo reserves · +43% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Evans Scholars Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Evans Scholars Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The foundation provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes the social and educational welfare of recipients.
Revenue grew from $26.7M (FY2013) to $92.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
43.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$167.4M
Total liabilities
$9.5M
Net assets
$157.9M
Salaries & benefits
$14.1M
27% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,689,980▲13.0% | $52,859,683▲10.8% | $157,920,377▲3.1% | $167,405,756▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $82,055,985▲30.7% | $47,713,486▲16.9% | $153,227,514▲31.5% | $159,519,558▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,767,857▲0.3% | $40,806,569▲13.2% | $116,534,860▲18.5% | $120,949,474▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,566,812▲54.9% | $36,055,886▲17.7% | $98,369,841▲12.1% | $101,873,087▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $40,380,535▼11.8% | $30,645,715▼7.9% | $87,774,046▼6.3% | $93,425,406▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,801,611▲6.0% | $33,266,647▲4.9% | $93,723,114▲35.7% | $97,723,282▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $43,225,846▼27.3% | $31,698,583▲14.7% | $69,048,400▼58.8% | $77,743,769▼54.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $59,478,787▲82.1% | $27,629,028▲8.6% | $167,428,200▲29.6% | $171,981,144▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $32,658,302▼13.3% | $25,440,111▲11.2% | $129,147,190▲9.1% | $133,284,325▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,684,585▲12.7% | $22,877,944▲13.4% | $118,374,112▲6.6% | $122,417,990▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,437,756▲25.4% | $20,165,768▲5.6% | $111,034,980▲10.9% | $113,158,399▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $26,665,905 | $19,089,974▲3.7% | $100,096,480▲8.2% | $102,506,894▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,406,579▲3.0% | $92,471,528▲12.2% | $94,415,293▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,870,904▲3.2% | $82,398,371▲1.3% | $84,566,045▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,323,302 | $81,352,057 | $84,000,372 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: John M Kaczkowski — $1,001,671 (1.89% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M Kaczkowski | President & Ceo | 36 | $1,001,671 |
| William Kingore | Evp, Development & Strateg | 40 | $987,579 |
| Steve Brueggeman | Chief Financial Officer | 33 | $299,558 |
| Mike Maher | Vp, Scholarships & Caddie | 40 | $271,457 |
| Brian Shell | Vp, Education | 40 | $244,506 |
| Charles Brockner | Vp, East Region Developmen | 40 | $228,506 |
| Daniel Niemiec | Vp, Programs, Strategy & D | 40 | $225,506 |
| Amy Fuller | Vp, Communications | 32 | $210,205 |
| Jeffrey Harrison | Svp, Education | 40 | $161,906 |
| David M Robinson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dennis M O'keefe | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ede Rice | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Edward R James | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Francis W Morley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frank S Polizzi Sr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Geoff Solich | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James T Bunch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jason W Kinander | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John N Fix | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joseph M Desch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart | Housing Provider | $146,146 |
| Admit It | Material Supplier | $131,069 |
| Netrix LLC | It Service Provider | $111,281 |
| The Presidents Cup | Golf Tournament Host | $110,700 |
| C2 Imaging LLC | Printed Material Provider | $108,586 |
351 grants to Evans Scholars Foundation totaling $46.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Evans Scholars Foundation (EIN 36-2518129) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.