Fred L Phillips Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred L Phillips Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,378 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,795. 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$81,378
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,795
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,833 the year before.
14% 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 | $27,850 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $35,833 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $81,378 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Fred L 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 8 | $55,378 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $11,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $35,795 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $9,833 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Mississippi | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $6,500 |
| Children's of Mississippi | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $3,500 |
| Grawood Baptist Church | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| LSU Health Sciences Foundation Shreveport | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Pagosa Fire Protection District | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Society for Burn Victims | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $1,500 |
| Louisiana State Firemen's Association | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| The Arc Caddo-Bossier | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| B'nai Zion Foundation | Unrestricted grant to 501(c)(3) organization | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Dean
- Susie Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Fred L Phillips Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred L Phillips Foundation give?
$81,378 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Fred L Phillips Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Dean (Trustee) and Susie Phillips (Trustee).