Philip L van Every Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Philip L van Every Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$50.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 47 | $43.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 37 | $46.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 51 | $50.2 million |
How to apply
Philip L van Every 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 Philip L van Every Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 45 | $1.6 million |
| South Carolina | 5 | $190,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Unrestricted general | $200,000 |
| Friends of Coastal South Carolina | Unrestricted general | $110,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Catawba Lands Conservancy & Carolina Thr | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Charmeck Family Justice Center Inc the Umbrella Center | Support | $100,000 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted general | $51,990 |
| Carteret Community College Fdn | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region | General support | $50,000 |
| Outreach Mission Inc | Support | $50,000 |
| NC School for the Deaf at Morganton Fdn | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Make A Wish Central and Western North Carolina | Unrestricted general | $36,000 |
| Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Metrolina Assn for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| LIFE Skills Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Singer Family Charity Fund - DAFGivi | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Preparatory School | Support | $25,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Fletcher Hospital Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Care Ring | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Murphy Medical Center Inc dba Erlanger W | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society | Support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Hope Haven Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Scotland Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Supportive Housing Communities | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Open Door House | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Project Outpour | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Kinder-Mourn Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Loaves and Fishesfriendship Trays | Support | $20,000 |
| Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $20,000 |
| Chatham Outreach Alliance | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Historic Rosedale Foundation | Unrestricted general | $17,650 |
| Special Olympics of North Carolina | Support | $15,000 |
| The Shepherd's Center | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Crystal Thomann
- Thomas W Glenn
- Quincy F White
- Mary Lance Sisk McGinn
- Arden Trust Company
- Edward G McGoogan Jr
- Diana H May
- Janice Beatty-Hendley
Questions people ask
Does Philip L van Every Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip L van Every Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Philip L van Every Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Crystal Thomann (Executive Director), Thomas W Glenn (Secretary), Quincy F White (Chairman) and Mary Lance Sisk McGinn (Vice-Chairman) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Philip L van Every Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.