The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$84,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $84,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 16 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation 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.
What The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 8 | $37,000 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $29,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America Northern Rockies | Operations | $20,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank | Operations | $5,000 |
| Watson Children's Shelter | Operations | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Operations | $5,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Operations | $5,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Missoula Youth Homes | Operations | $5,000 |
| Public Media Company | Support | $5,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | Operations | $3,000 |
| Science Kids | Operations | $3,000 |
| The Food Group | Operations | $3,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Noah Phillips
- Pam Phillips
- Ginny Mahar
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Noah Phillips (President), Pam Phillips (Treasurer) and Ginny Mahar (Secretary).
What does The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.