Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Germantown, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $45,000. 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$90,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $103,600 the year before.
0% 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 | $388,100 | 15 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $103,600 | 15 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $90,500 | 12 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family 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 Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $84,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NDH Foundation | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Reformed Church of Germantown | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Columbia Greene Community Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Reformed Church Cemetary | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern Ny | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy | General purpose | $500 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia E Phelan
- Joseph W Phelan
- Robert K Phelan
- Randall P Phelan
- Megan A Phelan
Questions people ask
Does Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc give?
$90,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia E Phelan (President/Director), Joseph W Phelan (Treasurer/Director), Robert K Phelan (Director) and Randall P Phelan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Patricia E and Joseph W Phelan Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and food and hunger.