Phileo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phileo Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$60,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,000 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 | $88,500 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 14 | $849,943 |
| 2025 | $60,500 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Phileo 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.
What Phileo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $53,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Gospel Mission of Salem | Shelter and support for homeless | $7,500 |
| Casa de Las Madres | Shelter and help for domestic abuse victims & their children | $5,000 |
| Edgewood Center for Children and Families | Shelter and help for mothers & children | $5,000 |
| Family House Inc | Family house serves as a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by providing physical comfort and emotional support, free from financial concerns. | $5,000 |
| Monarch Services | Shelter for victims of domestic abuse | $5,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | Free food for people in need | $5,000 |
| St Anthony's Dinning Room | Feeding the poor and homeless | $5,000 |
| Summer Search | Summer jobs for disadvantaged high school students | $5,000 |
| Enterprise for Youth | Mentoring and job help for high school students | $4,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | Activities and support for children in need | $4,000 |
| Raphael House | Support for children in need | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Sanmeeting human need without discrimination | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Free food for people in need | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Crabbe
- Michael D Crabbe
- Kathleen Crabbe
Questions people ask
Does Phileo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phileo Foundation give?
$60,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Phileo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Crabbe (President), Michael D Crabbe (Treasurer) and Kathleen Crabbe (Secretary).
What does Phileo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and human services.