John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$86.8 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
78% of its 2024 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 | 5 | $64.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 9 | $86.8 million |
How to apply
John and Amy Phelan Family 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 John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $550,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 2 | $108,333 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lse Foundation | For activities of the united states centre at lse | $1.5 million |
| Southern Methodist University | For the first week society | $1.0 million |
| Harvard Business School Forward Fellowship | For the john c. Phelan (mba 1990) forward fellowship in honor of nitin nohria & for the hbs fund | $550,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Ongoing operations and campaing to construct national medal of honor museum | $250,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | For the learning path and outdoor classroom, phipps ocean park campaign | $250,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | For the reserve fund campaign | $250,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | For the adam d. Weinberg artists first fund | $83,333 |
| Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation | Annual fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Phelan
- Amy Phelan
- Abigail Makenzie Moon Phelan
Questions people ask
Does John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Phelan (President/Treasurer), Amy Phelan (Vice President/Secretary) and Abigail Makenzie Moon Phelan (Board Member).
What does John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.