Evim Foundation
Evim Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including wildlife and habitat conservation, education, family services, and community support.
Evim Foundation at a glance
In short: Evim Foundation gave $168K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state California. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $2,144,868
- +87.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Evim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5210 N Lak-A-Yucca Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: (520) 360-6675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Biological Diversity ($25K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (43%), Arizona (36%), Colorado (6%), and Tennessee (5%); 4% was assigned to an unspecified recipient-state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Evim Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $168K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Endangered Species & Habitat Protect | $25,000 |
| Bresee Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Family Services to Promote Educ. | $12,000 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | Natural Science Education | $10,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness Durango, CO | Wilderness Conservation | $10,000 |
| A Father Forever Los Angeles, CA | Facilitates Restoration with Fathers | $8,000 |
| Conservation Fisheries Inc Knoxville, TN | Preservation of Aquatic Biodiversity | $8,000 |
| Ride a Wave Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Handicapped Children Surfing EXP. | $8,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center Tucson, AZ | Rescue, Rehab of Wild Animals in AZ | $8,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network Olema, CA | Protect & Restore Marine Habitats | $8,000 |
| El Valle Amphibian Conservation Ce | Preservation of Amphibians | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,144,868 | $1,172,976 | $170,192 | $168,000 | 21 | $168,000 | $14,260 | $168,669 |
| 2024 | $1,142,084 | $-12,095 | $143,219 | $140,000 | 20 | $140,000 | $19,581 | $151,555 |
| 2023 | $1,297,398 | $19,596 | $129,798 | $126,000 | 19 | $126,000 | $16,028 | $124,460 |
| 2022 | $1,407,600 | $-53,286 | $124,000 | $124,000 | 19 | $124,000 | $18,246 | $121,388 |
| 2021 | $1,584,886 | $15,688 | $127,577 | $126,000 | 19 | $126,000 | $14,111 | $145,592 |
| 2020 | $1,696,775 | $187,527 | $103,675 | $102,000 | 20 | — | $15,912 | $114,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for conservation, wildlife, and education organizations. The Center for Biological Diversity says it works to secure a future for species at risk of extinction through science, law, and creative media. Great Old Broads for Wilderness describes its work as engaging and inspiring activism to protect wilderness and wild lands. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum says it fosters appreciation and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation (Tucson Wildlife Center), protection of marine wildlife and watersheds (Turtle Island Restoration Network), and conservation and education on aquatic biodiversity (Conservation Fisheries). The foundation also gave to organizations whose stated work includes rescuing and preparing dogs for adoption (Ozzie & Friends Rescue) and providing shelter and services for victims of domestic violence (Rainbow Services).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $168,000 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $7,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to the Center for Biological Diversity; $12,000 to the Bresee Foundation; $10,000 each to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Great Old Broads for Wilderness; and $8,000 each to A Father Forever, Conservation Fisheries, Ride A Wave Foundation, Tucson Wildlife Center, and Turtle Island Restoration Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Saralaine Evans Millet as former president, Lydia Millet as president-se, Joshua Millet as treasurer, and Amanda Millet, Chi Kephart, and Nola Millet as directors.
Evim Foundation is led by Lydia Millet, President-Se since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lydia Millet
President-Se
Secretary → President-Se, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda Millet
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chi Kephart
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nola Millet
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Joshua Millet
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Saralaine Evans Millet
Former President
President → Former President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kieran Suckling (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Evim Foundation
How much does Evim Foundation give each year?
Evim Foundation gave $168K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 20 grants.
What is Evim Foundation's typical grant size?
Evim Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Evim Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Evim Foundation give grants?
Evim Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (36%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Evim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Evim Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Evim Foundation's largest grantees?
Evim Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Biological Diversity ($25,000), Bresee Foundation ($12,000) and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Evim Foundation?
Evim Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Evim Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for conservation, wildlife, and education organizations. The Center for Biological Diversity says it works to secure a future for species at risk of extinction through science, law, and creative media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evim Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Evim Foundation's EIN?
Evim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2385302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Evim Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Evim Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/evim-foundation-morg_e918525523264590a6ebd797ab613c4e
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