Phelps Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phelps Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$321,311
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 4 | $302,982 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 6 | $321,311 |
How to apply
Phelps Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 | $21,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Grant | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Camp Seafarer | Support of programs | $6,000 |
| Home in Place | Support of programs | $6,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Margit and Frank Messier Endowed Fund | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly | Support of programs | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carroll C Phelps
- Sam Taylor Phelps
- Paul Chandler Phelps
- Ann Elizabeth Phelps Hill
Questions people ask
Does Phelps Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phelps Family Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Phelps Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carroll C Phelps (President), Sam Taylor Phelps (Vice-President), Paul Chandler Phelps (Vice-President) and Ann Elizabeth Phelps Hill (Secretary).