Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation is a private foundation in Moline, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $492,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $230,000. 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$492,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$15.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | 12 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 14 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $492,000 | 14 | $15.9 million |
How to apply
Richard E Phelps Sr 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 Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 11 | $442,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County Humane Society | Donation | $230,000 |
| The Center | Donation | $55,000 |
| Juan Diez Rancheros | Donation | $35,000 |
| One Eighty | Donation | $25,000 |
| Kings Harvest Pet Rescue | Donation | $20,000 |
| QC Animal Welfare Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| QC Paws | Donation | $20,000 |
| Cedar Bend Humane Society | Donation | $15,000 |
| Midwest Pets for Life | Donation | $15,000 |
| Muscatine County Humane Society | Donation | $15,000 |
| Riverbend Food Bank | Donation | $12,000 |
| Hope at the Brick House | Donation | $10,000 |
| Milan Christian Food Pantry | Donation | $10,000 |
| Humility Homes & Services Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Detmer
- Maryann Bartz
- Glen A Phelps
- Guaranty Bank
Questions people ask
Does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation give?
$492,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Detmer (President/Di), Maryann Bartz (Secretary/Tr), Glen A Phelps (Vice Preside) and Guaranty Bank (Investment M).
What does Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and food and hunger.