Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc
Preselected recipients only
Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$110,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,500 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 | $81,500 | 41 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 48 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc 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 Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $31,834 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $12,500 |
| California | 4 | $9,083 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $9,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $8,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,833 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint David's School | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Bowdoin College | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Maryland ASPCA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Colby Sawyer University | General Purpose | $6,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| St Joseph's Seminary Fund | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Catholic Thing | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Grace Church School | General Purpose | $4,834 |
| The Exploratorium | General Purpose | $4,833 |
| The Miquon School | General Purpose | $4,833 |
| Asclepius Initiative | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| The Smile Train | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Bridge of Peace Syria | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Paine Art Center and Gardens | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General Purpose | $1,750 |
| In Defense of Animals | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Lion Guardians USA | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Humane Society | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| People for Cats | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Society for Preservation of New Hampshire Forests | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Arlington Great Meadows | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Minuteman National Park | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Falmouth Together We Can Inc | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Navigator Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Ashland Town Library | General Purpose | $500 |
| Citizens for Lexington Conservation | General Purpose | $500 |
| Community Endowment for Lexington | General Purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Gilbert
- William S Strong ESQ
- Sarah E Cogan ESQ
- Ann Reinke Strong
- John Gibbons
- Marjorie T Cook-Sullivan
- John B Chessare MD MPH
Questions people ask
Does Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc give?
$110,000 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie Gilbert (Trustee), William S Strong ESQ (President/Treasurer), Sarah E Cogan ESQ (Secretary) and Ann Reinke Strong (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and faith communities.