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Philippians 419 Foundation

Preselected recipients only Newtown Square, Pennsylvania · EIN 562172891

Philippians 419 Foundation is a private foundation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,040 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $110,034 the year before.

20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0001$2.1 million
2024$110,0348$2.2 million
2025$135,0405$2.5 million

How to apply

Philippians 419 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Philippians 419 Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana1$75,000
Connecticut1$30,000
Pennsylvania2$20,040
North Carolina1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bloomerang Npo University
Indianapolis, IN
Educational Contribution$75,000
Focus
New Canaan, CT
Charitable Contribution$30,000
St James School
Philadelphia, PA
Religious Contribution$20,000
Mission Triangle
Raleigh, NC
Charitable Contribution$10,000
Journey Church
Phoenixville, PA
Religious Contribution$40

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Philippians 419 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Philippians 419 Foundation give?

$135,040 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs Philippians 419 Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David Demski (Director) and Susan Demski (Assistant Director).

What does Philippians 419 Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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