Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation is a private foundation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $600,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $335,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$600,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$335,400
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $640,371 the year before.
41% 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 | $641,500 | 17 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $640,371 | 17 | $14.0 million |
| 2025 | $600,000 | 17 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Bank 100 North Main St 6th FL D40, Winson Salem, NC 27101-3818 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 352-3705 |
| What to submit | www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/phillips |
| Deadlines | Accepted year-round, but must be submitted by june 30 to be reviewed at the annual meeting. |
| Restrictions | Grant must have a measurable impact within mitchell county, North Carolina and upon special consideration, the surrounding areas of western North Carolina. |
What Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $598,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Development | General purpose | $335,400 |
| Penland School of Craft | Essential water system upgrades | $115,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Sustaining free legal in mitchell co | $45,000 |
| Greenlee Primary School | Smart boards to support smart kids | $27,000 |
| Buladean Community Center | Community playground project | $25,000 |
| Appalachian Therapeutic Riding | Ensuring a bright future for atrc | $21,000 |
| Mitchell Community Health | Hurricane helene food pantry | $6,600 |
| Mitchell County Safe Place | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Special olympics of mitchell co | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony Society Inc | Mitchell co music education | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Lily Branch Baptist Church | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mt Zion United Methodist Church | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General purpose | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gina Phillips
- Fred L Stout
- G Byron Phillips
- Van Phillips
- Brandee Cook
- Lindsey Canipe
- Jennifer P Dellinger
- Keith S Holtsclaw
- Drey Phillips
- Adrienne Snyder
Questions people ask
Does Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Accepted year-round, but must be submitted by june 30 to be reviewed at the annual meeting..
How much does Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation give?
$600,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gina Phillips (President), Fred L Stout (Vice Preside), G Byron Phillips (Treasurer) and Van Phillips (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Samuel L Phillips Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.