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Education : Scholarship and Financial Support

Evans Scholars Foundation

Sending caddies to college since 1930.

four stars

91.60

One Briar Road Golf, IL 60029
tel: (847) 724-4600   Web Site
EIN: 36-2518129

Board Leadership
David M. Robinson
Chairman

CEO
John Kaczkowski
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.60 four stars
  Financial 88.13 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

88.13

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 75.3%
  Administrative Expenses 10.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 14.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.11
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.63
  Program Expenses Growth 5.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Evans Scholars Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Evans Scholars Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Evans Scholars Foundation (IL) 91.60 four stars
Central Scholarship (MD) 92.72 four stars
The BISON Children's Scholarship Fund (NY) 94.28 four stars
Mitchell Institute (ME) 91.88 four stars
American Indian College Fund (CO) 90.36 four stars

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Founded in 1930, the Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF) provides full tuition and housing grants to deserving caddies. The fellowship was established by and named for Charles "Chick" Evans, Jr. More than 10,000 caddies, both men and women, have graduated from the program. This year more than 935 deserving caddies attend college on tuition and housing grants from the Evans Scholars Foundation. To qualify, caddies must be nominated by their club and meet four requirements: have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character. Their tuition and housing grants are renewable for up to four years, representing a value of more than $100,000 each year.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $29,388,846
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $29,388,846
   Program Service Revenue $2,130,560
Total Primary Revenue $31,519,406
   Other Revenue $6,165,179
TOTAL REVENUE $37,684,585
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $17,070,175
   Administrative Expenses $2,234,403
   Fundraising Expenses $3,573,366
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $22,877,944
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $14,806,641
   
Net Assets $118,374,112

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Scholarships $17,070,175 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 06/01/2017 91.60 four stars
2015-12 05/01/2017 91.14 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 87.16 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 05/01/2015 87.97 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 91.45 four stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 91.19 four stars
2011-12 05/01/2013 92.97 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 91.84 four stars
2009-12 02/01/2012 94.60 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 88.92 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 87.93 three stars
2008-12 06/01/2010 88.07 three stars
2007-12 06/01/2009 89.98 three stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 85.51 three stars
2005-12 02/01/2007 86.48 three stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 89.36 three stars
2003-12 02/01/2005 84.70 three stars
2002-12 01/01/2004 89.09 three stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 95.13 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 36-2518129
Name in IRS Master File EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
NTEE Code B82
NTEE Classification Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards
NTEE Type Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (927) Fundraising
(40) Scholarships (other)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Ruling Date September, 1976
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
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  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title Compensation from Affiliates
$521,603 2.27% John Kaczkowski President & CEO $57,956

Founded in 1930, the Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF) provides full tuition and housing grants to deserving caddies. The fellowship was established by and named for Charles "Chick" Evans, Jr. More than 10,000 caddies, both men and women, have graduated from the program. This year more than 935 deserving caddies attend college on tuition and housing grants from the Evans Scholars Foundation. To qualify, caddies must be nominated by their club and meet four requirements: have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character. Their tuition and housing grants are renewable for up to four years, representing a value of more than $100,000 each year.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Evans Scholars Foundation (IL) 91.60 four stars
The College Crusade of Rhode Island (RI) 90.85 four stars
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (VA) 85.05 three stars
Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (VA) 94.34 four stars
Scholarship America (MN) 90.26 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Evans Scholars Foundation
One Briar Road
Golf, IL 60029
tel: (847) 724-4600
fax: (847) 724-7133
EIN: 36-2518129

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Board Leadership

David M. Robinson
Chairman

CEO

John Kaczkowski
President, CEO

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