Phantasos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phantasos Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $777,329 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$777,329
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$31.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $963,250 | 2 | $28.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 2 | $30.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 2 | $31.5 million |
How to apply
Phantasos 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 Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $67,050 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund | General Support | $1.5 million |
| Individual | General Support | $67,050 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin Solot Jr
- Fusako Phares
- Judith Kieffer
- Kenneth Feingold
- Kyle Reis
- Robert Serlin
- Ryan Nowicki
- T Wilson Eglin
Questions people ask
Does Phantasos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phantasos Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $777,329.
Who runs Phantasos Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin Solot Jr (Pres/Dir/Chair), Fusako Phares (Treasurer), Judith Kieffer (Director) and Kenneth Feingold (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.