Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Topsfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $93,200 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$93,200
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$12,757
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $113,575 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,575 | 35 | $43,750 |
| 2024 | $93,200 | 24 | $12,757 |
How to apply
Richard J Phelps Charitable 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 Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $64,400 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,400 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Globe Charitable Fdn | General | $36,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | General | $20,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General | $16,000 |
| Phillips Academy | General | $4,000 |
| Palm Beach Island Hopsice | General | $2,400 |
| Ireland Funds of America | General | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General | $2,000 |
| Yale Alumni Magazine | General | $2,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | General | $1,500 |
| Common Cause | General | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach | General | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $1,000 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | General | $500 |
| Heart of the Nation | General | $500 |
| St Thomas More Church | General | $500 |
| Medical Research Fund | General | $500 |
| Salvation Army | General | $200 |
| United Service Organizations | General | $200 |
| Boys Town | General | $200 |
| White House Association | General | $200 |
| Sportmen's Tennis & Enrichment | General | $200 |
| Mother Caroline Academy | General | $200 |
| The Lord's Place | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard J Phelps
- Ann Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation give?
$93,200 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard J Phelps (Trustee) and Ann Jacobs (Trustee).
What does Richard J Phelps Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.