Ellis L Phillips Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellis L Phillips Foundation is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $251,800 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $21,600 and the largest $50,000. 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$251,800
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$21,600
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,250 the year before.
89% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,025 | 1 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $230,250 | 11 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $251,800 | 9 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Ellis 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ellis L Phillips Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $106,600 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $100,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Counsel Sijs | Human services | $50,000 |
| Art Yard Brooklyn | Art | $45,200 |
| Ulster County SPCA | Human services | $35,000 |
| Urban Growers Collective | Environmental education | $25,000 |
| Ulster Immigrant Defense Network | Human services | $21,600 |
| Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center | Human services | $20,000 |
| Little Schoolhouse Childcare | Education | $20,000 |
| Making Music Matters | Music | $20,000 |
| Bunker Hill Monument Association | Music | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hardy G Watts
- Cynthia Phillips
- Kathryn Noel Phillips
- Nicholas Zimmermann
- Spencer Blasdale
- Paula Edgar
- Andrew P Parsegian
- Martin Zimmermann
- Sarah Prosser
Questions people ask
Does Ellis L Phillips Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellis L Phillips Foundation give?
$251,800 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $21,600.
Who runs Ellis L Phillips Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hardy G Watts (President), Cynthia Phillips (Treasurer), Kathryn Noel Phillips (Vice Preside) and Nicholas Zimmermann (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Ellis L Phillips Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.