Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. 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$31,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$887,981
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $31,000 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,000 | 25 | $722,729 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 24 | $851,540 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 25 | $887,981 |
How to apply
Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc 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 Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $23,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation | General support of public health program | $3,500 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra | General support of symphony | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | General support of public health | $3,500 |
| St Andrew's Sewanee | General support of school | $2,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General support of church | $2,000 |
| Samaritan Village Inc | Provide a safe place for sexually trafficked women | $1,750 |
| Give Directly Inc | Provide households in need funds to pursue their own goals | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services | Community support | $1,500 |
| CARBON180 | Support the efforts to realize a carbon-removing world | $1,250 |
| Bread of the Mighty Food Bank | Provide nutritious food, hope and encouragement to those that are food insecure in the community | $1,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | General support of religious institution | $1,000 |
| Douglas Anderson School | Support education of the arts | $1,000 |
| Grace Medical Home | General support of public health program | $1,000 |
| Pttsburgh Opera | General support of opera | $1,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation US | General support of public health program | $500 |
| City Rescue Mission | General support of homeless shelter | $500 |
| Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville | General support of orchestra | $500 |
| Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens | General support of art museum | $500 |
| Here Tomorrow | General support of mental health | $500 |
| Humane Society of North Central Florida | General support of humane society | $500 |
| North Florida Council Boy Scouts of America | Support boys' activities | $500 |
| Plan International | Advance children's rights and equality for girls | $500 |
| Seva Foundation | Provide essential care and services to restore sight and prevent blindness | $500 |
| Hubbard House | General support of battered women program | $250 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | General support of humane society | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark J Shorstein
- Leslie Suskin
- Samuel R Shorstein
- Christie A Heavener
- Benjamin Shorstein
Questions people ask
Does Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc give?
$31,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark J Shorstein (President/Director), Leslie Suskin (Director), Samuel R Shorstein (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Christie A Heavener (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.