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The PHS Foundation

Preselected recipients only Indian Wells, California · EIN 830966518

The PHS Foundation is a private foundation in Indian Wells, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $6,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was down from $31,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,1004$449,377
2024$31,0002$445,794
2025$11,5002$1.5 million

How to apply

The PHS 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The PHS Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado1$6,500
California1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Positivitee Inc
Denver, CO
Empowering children and young adults by nurturing a culture of kindness and positive thinking.$6,500
Harmon Recovery Foundation
La Quinta, CA
To provide support for drug and alcohol dependency treatment programs.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The PHS Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The PHS Foundation give?

$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.

Who runs The PHS Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jenise Taylor (President) and Ashley Lauren Lammers (Secretary/Cfo).

What does The PHS Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.

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