Phillips Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phillips Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$126,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $94,000 the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 | $94,000 | 10 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $126,500 | 13 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Phillips Family 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 Phillips Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9 | $117,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Children Portland | To provide Portland's most vulnerable children a nurturing and sustained relationship with a professional mentor who teaches positive values and has attainable expectations for each child to become healthy, productive members of the community. | $50,000 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High Sch | To provide an affordable, college preparatory, faith-based education to young men and women throughout the Portland metro area with limited financial resources. | $20,000 |
| Oregon Health Science University Fo | To improve the health and well-being of the state and its citizens | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church Comm Cen | To be a visible presence of Christ in our culturally and racially diverse neighborhood, rooted in the Gospel and nurtured by liturgy, prayer, and the community of faith. To work with the poor, the powerless, and the oppressed for the liberation of all; to seek justice, compassion, and peace in our lives, community and world; and to proclaim and celebrate Gods unconditional love for all. | $10,000 |
| Victory Academy | To provide children and teens affected by autism spectrum disorder with an integrated academic and therapeutic program that addresses their individual strengths and challenges to foster meaningful relationships and life skills. | $10,000 |
| Silver Lake Fire Department | To provide emergency services, including responding to fire and medical emergencies, and to support the community. | $10,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | To serve the changing healthcare needs by providing excellence in patient care with supportive education and research | $5,000 |
| Western Oregon University | To create a personalized, student-centered learning community where individuals feel a sense of belonging and empowerment. | $4,000 |
| Oregon Adaptive Sports | To provide life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities. | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catstrophic diseases through research and treatment | $2,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | To prevent and cure hearing loss and tinnitus through groundbreaking research and to promote hearing health. | $1,000 |
| Old Town Church Forest Grove | To create an environment where everyone, regardless of their background or stage in their faith journey, can feel welcomed and valued. | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | To provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members and first responders. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Francis Phillips III
- Janet L Phillips
- Henry Francis Phillips IV
- John V Phillips
- Jean M Hinkley
Questions people ask
Does Phillips Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phillips Family Foundation give?
$126,500 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Phillips Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry Francis Phillips III (President), Janet L Phillips (Secretary), Henry Francis Phillips IV (Director) and John V Phillips (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Phillips Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.