Tr Uw Vivian S West -
Tr Uw Vivian S West - is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 12 grants totaling $300,008, largely to organizations in North Carolina, with one grant to an organization in South Carolina.
Tr Uw Vivian S West - at a glance
In short: Tr Uw Vivian S West - gave $300K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in North Carolina. 33% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $300,008
- -19.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,001
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,984,593
- +6.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tr Uw Vivian S West -
- Contact
Application contact: James G Sullivan
Mailing address: 1100 Conference Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (252) 756-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr Uw Vivian S West - funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The ECU Foundation Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 65 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went to recipients in North Carolina (99% of grant dollars) and South Carolina (1%). Listed North Carolina recipients include organizations in Greenville and Ayden; the South Carolina recipient is in Spartansburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tr Uw Vivian S West - open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2021) to $384K (2023). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The ECU Foundation Inc Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $60,000 |
| Hope Middle School Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $56,838 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Pitt County Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $25,000 |
| Straightway Church Ayden, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $20,000 |
| Hooker Memorial Christian Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $20,000 |
| New Carolina Sinfonia Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $20,000 |
| Churches Outreach Network Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $18,170 |
| Emerge Gallery & Art Center Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $16,000 |
| Carenet Counseling East Greenville, NC | 501C3 Purposes | $15,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,984,593 | $897,897 | $510,318 | $300,008 | 12 | $397,358 | $795,459 | $483,413 |
| 2025 | $5,597,014 | $602,901 | $580,689 | $374,590 | 15 | $471,248 | $499,130 | $469,318 |
| 2024 | $5,574,802 | $356,390 | $526,361 | $339,530 | 13 | $430,476 | $241,292 | $435,574 |
| 2023 | $5,744,773 | $149,713 | $605,088 | $383,784 | 14 | $474,530 | $74,583 | $426,410 |
| 2022 | $6,200,148 | $1,661,650 | $513,380 | $309,619 | 11 | $381,440 | $1,533,613 | $448,290 |
| 2021 | $5,051,878 | $426,252 | $380,761 | $205,000 | 8 | — | $320,810 | $388,002 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Uw Vivian S West - reported a distributable amount of $483K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, food assistance, community rebuilding, religious and charitable services, arts, counseling, health, and cancer support. For example, Emerge Gallery Art Center says it promotes artists and arts organizations, arts education, and community access to the arts in Pitt County. Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC describes its mission as nourishing people, building solutions, empowering communities, and ending hunger.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $300,008. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $60,000 to The ECU Foundation Inc, $56,838 to Hope Middle School, $30,000 to Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, and $25,000 to Rebuilding Together Pitt County. Churches Outreach Network received $18,170; Emerge Gallery & Art Center received $16,000; and CareNet Counseling East received $15,500.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing says application forms are available at the address listed there; contact James G Sullivan. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) charities. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Danny McNally as director; James G Sullivan as chairman and co-trustee; Chris Kinlaw as committee member; and Bank of America as co-trustee.
Tr Uw Vivian S West - is led by James G. Sullivan, Chairman & Co-Trustee on every filing since 2021; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James G. Sullivan
Chairman & Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $47K (2026)
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $106K (2026)
Danny McNally
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Chris Kinlaw
Committee
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Emswiler (2021–2024) — Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $106K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tr Uw Vivian S West -
How much does Tr Uw Vivian S West - give each year?
Tr Uw Vivian S West - gave $300K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $375K across 15 grants.
What is Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s typical grant size?
Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,001, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tr Uw Vivian S West - that year got $28K on average.
Where does Tr Uw Vivian S West - give grants?
Tr Uw Vivian S West - gives mostly in North Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, NC (10 grants).
Does Tr Uw Vivian S West - give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501C3 Purposes" (12 grants).
Who are Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s largest grantees?
Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s largest 2026 grantees include The ECU Foundation Inc ($60,000), Hope Middle School ($56,838) and Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tr Uw Vivian S West -?
Tr Uw Vivian S West - reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $483K (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 Tr Uw Vivian S West - fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, food assistance, community rebuilding, religious and charitable services, arts, counseling, health, and cancer support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Uw Vivian S West -?
Tr Uw Vivian S West - has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s EIN?
Tr Uw Vivian S West -'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6520255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Tr Uw Vivian S West - funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tr-uw-vivian-s-west-morg_80f12055b46a42fa9aac0936f111888b
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