Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$73,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,500 the year before.
10% 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 | $70,000 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $55,500 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $73,000 | 10 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips 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 Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | $73,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Campbellsville University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Western Kentucky University College Heights Foundation | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ky Humane Society | Support | $5,000 |
| Dare to Care | General support | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $2,000 |
| Ky Educational Television | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Wayside Christian Mission | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Russell
- Maureen Samuels
- Cathy Longstreet
- Charlene Satori
- Alex Longstreet
- Scott Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation give?
$73,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David B Russell (Trustee), Maureen Samuels (Board Member), Cathy Longstreet (Board Member) and Charlene Satori (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.