Phyllis Recca Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phyllis Recca Foundation is a private foundation in Kennet Sq, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,934 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $14,568. 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$53,934
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$14,568
- Assets$271,657
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,800 the year before.
50% 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 | $53,800 | 13 | $292,220 |
| 2024 | $53,934 | 14 | $271,657 |
How to apply
Phyllis Recca 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Phyllis Recca Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $52,934 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Barnard Station | Grant | $14,568 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Grant for childrens programs | $6,866 |
| Sanderson Musuem | Grant | $5,000 |
| Chadds Ford Historical Society | Sponsor Fundraising Events | $5,000 |
| Chester County History Center | Grant | $5,000 |
| Unionville Community Fair | Sponsor event | $3,000 |
| Tree Top Kitty Cafe | Grant | $3,000 |
| Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates | Grant | $3,000 |
| Angel Wings Kitty Sanctuary | Grant | $2,000 |
| Newtown Square Historical Society | Grant | $2,000 |
| Barn at Spring Brook Farm | Sponsor Fundraising Events | $1,500 |
| Kennett Area Community Service | Grant | $1,000 |
| Mansion House Foundation | Grant | $1,000 |
| Blind Cat Rescue | Grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis Recca
- Dianne Kennedy
- Sue Spillman
- Gene Pisasale
Questions people ask
Does Phyllis Recca Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phyllis Recca Foundation give?
$53,934 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Phyllis Recca Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis Recca (President), Dianne Kennedy (Director), Sue Spillman (Director) and Gene Pisasale (Director).
What does Phyllis Recca Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.