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Phantom Foundation

Preselected recipients only Jackson, Michigan · EIN 383353208

Phantom Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $405,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $100,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$100,0003$1.6 million
2024$405,0006$1.4 million

How to apply

Phantom 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Phantom Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan4$395,000
California2$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Main St Park Alliance Main St Park Alliance
Chelsea, MI
Consistent w/501(c)(3) status$250,000
University of Michigan University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status$85,000
Fisher House Mi Fisher House Mi
Ann Arbor, MI
Consistent w/501(c)(3) status$50,000
Safehouse Ctr Safehouse Ctr
Ann Arbor, MI
Consistent w/501(c)(3) status$10,000
Wilshire Crest PTA Wilshire Crest PTA
Los Angeles, CA
Consistent w/501(c)(3) status$5,000
So Cal Public Radio So Cal Public Radio
Los Angeles, CA
Consistent w/501(c)(3) status$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Phantom Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Phantom Foundation give?

$405,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs Phantom Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William B Holmes (President), Wendy B Holmes (Sec./Treas.), Allison Holmes (Director) and Whitney Holmes (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Phantom Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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