Philene Foundation
Accepts applications
Philene Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$143,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $183,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $59,250 | 13 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $183,000 | 25 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $143,000 | 19 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helen Herzig 225 Miro Place 418, Port Washigton, NY 11050 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 621-0200 |
| What to submit | Written - describing activities of organization |
| Restrictions | No awards to individuals |
What Philene Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $74,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $10,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Institute of Fine Arts | General | $20,000 |
| Archeological Institute of America | Education | $15,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Education | $15,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | General | $15,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | General | $15,000 |
| Individual | Education | $10,000 |
| Lakes Environment Association | General | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General | $7,500 |
| Alport Syndrome Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| Green Vale School | Education | $5,000 |
| The Community Chest of Port Washing | General | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General | $2,500 |
| The Flagler Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Center for Book Arts | General | $2,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Hill Neighbors Inc | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie E Herzig
- Lydia Landesberg
Questions people ask
Does Philene Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Philene Foundation give?
$143,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Philene Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie E Herzig (Trustee) and Lydia Landesberg (Trustee).
What does Philene Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.