Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,250 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $16,000. 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$77,250
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,200 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,200 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $77,250 | 20 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Leonard & Betty 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 Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 15 | $63,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Louisiana Jewish Federation | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| The Leonard & Betty Phillips Deaf Action Center | Unrestricted gift | $9,000 |
| Shreveport Common | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| B'nai Zion Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene | $3,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Mississippi | Unrestricted gift | $3,250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children's Home | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene & ca wildfires | $2,000 |
| Cornea Research Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Grawood Baptist Church | Feed the homeless in downtown shreveport | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Holy Angels | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Providence House | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Arc Caddo-Bossier | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation of North Louisiana | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Strand Theatre | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia Center | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra P Kallenberg
- Teresa Dean
- Collin Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation give?
$77,250 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra P Kallenberg (President), Teresa Dean (Secretary/Treasurer) and Collin Phillips (Vice President).
What does Leonard & Betty Phillips Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.