PHL Inc
Preselected recipients only
PHL Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,330 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $79,330. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,330
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$79,330
- Assets$594,140
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $215,074 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $97,242 | 1 | $763,690 |
| 2024 | $215,074 | 1 | $597,821 |
| 2025 | $99,330 | 5 | $594,140 |
How to apply
PHL Inc 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 PHL Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $84,330 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Public Schools | Improve the st. Louis public schools athletic facilities | $79,330 |
| Mizzou | Scholarship for student at the university | $5,000 |
| Siue | Scholarship for student at the university | $5,000 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship for student at the university | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship for student at the university | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Kuhn
- Cozy Marks Jr
- Charles Tallman
- Keith Wortman
- Dan Dierdorg
- Bill Jones
- Bob Wallace
Questions people ask
Does PHL Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PHL Inc give?
$99,330 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs PHL Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Kuhn (President/Director), Cozy Marks Jr (Vice-President/Director), Charles Tallman (Treasurer/Director) and Keith Wortman (Secretary/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does PHL Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.