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Feniks Foundation

Preselected recipients only Walnut Creek, California · EIN 921759135

Feniks Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,861 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,400 and the largest $1,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $8,833 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,6982$45,223
2024$8,8332$48,171
2025$9,8612$50,021

How to apply

Feniks 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Feniks Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$2,800

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
charitable assistance TO UKRANIAN REFUGEES$1,900
Individual
CA
charitable assistance TO UKRANIAN REFUGEES$900

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Feniks Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Feniks Foundation give?

$9,861 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,400.

Who runs Feniks Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Harrison (Officer), Alona Harrison (Officer) and Benjamin Harrison (Director).

What does Feniks Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services.

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