Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust is a private foundation in Sanibel, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,080 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,080. 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$27,080
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,080
- Assets$680,798
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,977 the year before.
52% 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 | $17,630 | 26 | $520,640 |
| 2024 | $23,977 | 37 | $647,682 |
| 2025 | $27,080 | 31 | $680,798 |
How to apply
Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust 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 Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 20 | $21,230 |
| Florida | 6 | $4,750 |
| Illinois | 2 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $7,080 |
| City Academy | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Camp Circle Star | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Big Arts Sanibel Island | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wgcu NPR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nine PBS | Charitable | $900 |
| Captiva Chapel by the Sea | Charitable | $750 |
| Impact Ministries | Charitable | $750 |
| Lutheran Women in Mission | Charitable | $750 |
| Crow-Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife | Charitable | $500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida | Charitable | $500 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Charitable | $500 |
| Operation Food Search | Charitable | $500 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Charitable | $500 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| The Saint Louis Art Museum | Charitable | $475 |
| Forest Park Forever | Charitable | $325 |
| St Louis Family Church | Charitable | $300 |
| Churchill Center & School | Charitable | $250 |
| Classic 1073 Radio Arts Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association | Charitable | $250 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Charitable | $250 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $100 |
| Eagle Scout Association of the Greater St Louis | Charitable | $100 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Charitable | $100 |
| Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center | Charitable | $100 |
| St Louis Public Radio | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip F Dressel
- Yvonne M Dressel
Questions people ask
Does Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust give?
$27,080 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Phillip F Dressel (Pres/Director/Trustee) and Yvonne M Dressel (V-P/Director/Trustee).
What does Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation Irrevocable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.