The Eve and Jim Sullivan
The Eve and Jim Sullivan is a private foundation based in Burlington, North Carolina. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 20 grants totaling $30,000.
The Eve and Jim Sullivan at a glance
In short: The Eve and Jim Sullivan gave $30K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $579,539
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% 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 The Eve and Jim Sullivan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 509 Fieldstone Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: (954) 356-8250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eve and Jim Sullivan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gary Sinise Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Florida received 30% of grant dollars, Tennessee 15%, New York 10%, North Carolina 10%, and Washington, DC 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eve and Jim Sullivan open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 62% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Glenville- Cashiers Rescue Squad Glenville, NC | General Support | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Jack and Jill Childrens Center Ft Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward CO Pompano Beach, FL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Shiners Childrens Tampa, FL | General Support | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $579,539 | $27,617 | $32,534 | $30,000 | 20 | $30,000 | $27,485 | $48,455 |
| 2024 | $579,456 | $380,317 | $24,141 | $23,750 | 17 | $23,750 | $84,932 | $33,075 |
| 2023 | $421,023 | $19,554 | $11,581 | $10,250 | 12 | $10,250 | $24,561 | $22,287 |
| 2022 | $413,050 | $413,054 | $4 | — | — | — | $89,202 | $7,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eve and Jim Sullivan reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span support for veterans and first responders, children and families, cancer patients and families, Coast Guard members and their families, and health care. For example, the Gary Sinise Foundation describes its work as supporting veterans, military personnel, first responders, their families, and families of fallen heroes. Jack and Jill Children’s Center describes its mission as strengthening children and families through education, supportive programming, and community engagement. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $30,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,250. Notable grants included $3,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation and $3,000 to Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad; $2,000 each to the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Jack and Jill Children’s Center, Tunnel to Towers, and Wounded Warriors Project; and $1,500 each to the Humane Society of Broward County, Shriners Children’s, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Evelyn Sullivan, Kevin Sullivan, Susan Sullivan-Ely, and Robert Montes as directors.
The Eve and Jim Sullivan's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evelyn Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Montes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sullivan-Ely
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Sullivan (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Eve and Jim Sullivan
How much does The Eve and Jim Sullivan give each year?
The Eve and Jim Sullivan gave $30K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 17 grants.
What is The Eve and Jim Sullivan's typical grant size?
The Eve and Jim Sullivan's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,500, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eve and Jim Sullivan that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Eve and Jim Sullivan give grants?
The Eve and Jim Sullivan's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (15%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Eve and Jim Sullivan give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eve and Jim Sullivan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eve and Jim Sullivan's largest grantees?
The Eve and Jim Sullivan's largest 2025 grantees include Gary Sinise Foundation ($3,000), Glenville- Cashiers Rescue Squad ($3,000) and American Cancer Society ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eve and Jim Sullivan?
The Eve and Jim Sullivan reported $580K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (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 The Eve and Jim Sullivan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span support for veterans and first responders, children and families, cancer patients and families, Coast Guard members and their families, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eve and Jim Sullivan?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eve and Jim Sullivan's EIN?
The Eve and Jim Sullivan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3953098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Eve and Jim Sullivan 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 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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