The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation is a private foundation in Dayton, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $790,140 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$790,140
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $2.7 million | 37 | $26.2 million |
| 2024 | $790,140 | 29 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
The Jesse and Caryl Philips 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.
What The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 21 | $680,240 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | General support | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | General support | $50,000 |
| National Geographic Society National Geographic Society | General support | $50,000 |
| Just World International Just Worl International | General support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton United Way of Greater Dayton | General support | $20,000 |
| Artemis Center Artemis Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton Society of Natural History | General support | $20,000 |
| Uset Foundation Uset Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Dayton Live Dayton Live | General support | $11,000 |
| Muse Machine Muse Machine | General support | $10,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Institute Therapeutic Riding Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Ellie's Rainy Day Fund Ellie's Rainy Day Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton Humane Society of Greater Dayton | General support | $5,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art the Museum of Modern Art | General support | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art the Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Brigid's Path Brigid's Path | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support | $5,000 |
| Crayons to Classrooms Crayons to Classrooms | General support | $5,000 |
| Daybreak Daybreak | General support | $2,500 |
| Culture Works Culture Works | General support | $2,500 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | General support | $2,000 |
| The Dayton Art Institute the Dayton Art Institute | General support | $1,500 |
| Clothes That Work Clothes That Work | General support | $1,000 |
| Cox Arboretum Foundation Cox Arboretum Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| The Human Race Theatre Company the Human Race Theatre Company | General support | $1,000 |
| Dayton History Dayton History | General support | $1,000 |
| The Hundred Club of Dayton the Hundred Club of Dayton | General support | $400 |
| Friends of Aullwood Friends of Aullwood | General support | $240 |
Officers and trustees
- Caryl Philips
- Mary Beatty
- Benjamin Beatty
Questions people ask
Does The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation give?
$790,140 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caryl Philips (President), Mary Beatty (Trustee) and Benjamin Beatty (Trustee).
What does The Jesse and Caryl Philips Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and human services.