The Phyllis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Phyllis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,503 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$86,503
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,008 the year before.
47% 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 | $70,008 | 15 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $86,503 | 15 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Phyllis Foundation Inc 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.
What The Phyllis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13 | $76,003 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chikondi Health Foundation | For spiritual and physical health | $12,000 |
| Retrieving Independence | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Red Mountain Grace | Charitable contribution | $9,000 |
| Grace House Ministries Inc | For christian foster care for girls | $7,500 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| College Choice Foundation | To support academics for students from low-income backgrounds | $5,000 |
| Hand in Paw | To support human health through animal-assisted therapy | $5,000 |
| Studio by the Tracks | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Birmingham AIDS Outreach | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Redeeming Grace | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Hearts in Hands | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Homewood City Schools | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Crieve Hall Church of Christ | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Charitable Contributions Through Passthrough | Charitable contribution | $3 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie L Commander
- James Bruce Limbaugh
- D Mark Limbaugh
Questions people ask
Does The Phyllis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Phyllis Foundation Inc give?
$86,503 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Phyllis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie L Commander (President & Director), James Bruce Limbaugh (Treasurer & Director) and D Mark Limbaugh (Secretary & Director).
What does The Phyllis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.