Phicas Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Phicas Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $174,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $33,000. 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$174,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $140,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,500 | 35 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 37 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $174,000 | 35 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Phicas Foundation Trust 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 Phicas Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 21 | $92,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $55,500 |
| New York | 3 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Education | $33,000 |
| Charleston Waterkeepers | Environment | $25,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Environment | $25,000 |
| Kenan Flagler Business School | Education | $10,000 |
| Deacon Club Wfu | Other | $7,500 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Environment | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Community | $7,500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Enviroment | $7,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Community | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Community | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Community | $3,000 |
| Arm in Armevery Town | Community | $2,500 |
| Books for Keeps | Education | $2,500 |
| Communities in School | Education | $2,500 |
| Conservation Voters of Sc-Education Fund | Environment | $2,500 |
| Etv Endowment | Community | $2,500 |
| Kids on Point | Community | $2,500 |
| National Parks Foundation | Environment | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Community | $2,500 |
| Rvcampfirefamilyorg | Environment | $2,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Environment | $2,500 |
| American Foundation of Suicide Prevention | Health | $1,500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Community | $1,500 |
| Musc Children's Hopstial | Health | $1,500 |
| One-Eighty Place | Community | $1,500 |
| National Jewish Health | Health | $1,500 |
| Green Heart Project | Health | $1,500 |
| Coastal Community Foundation | Community | $500 |
| Gaillard Center | Arts & culture | $500 |
| Pure Theater | Arts & culture | $500 |
| St Johns River Waterkeeper | Environment | $500 |
| Footlight Players | Arts & culture | $500 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Health | $500 |
| League of Women Voters | Community | $500 |
| Friends of the Charleston County Library | Community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent Griffin
- Coleen Griffin
Questions people ask
Does Phicas Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phicas Foundation Trust give?
$174,000 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Phicas Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Kent Griffin (Trustee) and Coleen Griffin (Trustee).
What does Phicas Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.