Phillips Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phillips Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $880,150 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$880,150
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.5 million
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
84% 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 | $1.5 million | 35 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $880,150 | 33 | $32.5 million |
How to apply
Phillips Charitable 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 Phillips Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 15 | $452,300 |
| New York | 6 | $206,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $112,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $79,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (Crab) | Sponsorship of the 2024 group sail program | $100,000 |
| Nontraditional Employment for Women | Cash donation - outreach and recruitment ad campaign | $85,000 |
| The Light House Inc | Cash donation - workforce development programs | $75,000 |
| Healing Farms | Cash donation to purchase 15 passenger van | $46,500 |
| Benedictine School | Cash donation for the purchase of one mini-van | $37,300 |
| Xavier Society for the Blind | Cash for the provision of books and mass propers in braille | $35,000 |
| Bello Machre Inc | Cash donation - establish a home maintenance fund | $35,000 |
| The Reading Team | Cash contribution for programming costs after-school program | $30,000 |
| Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh | Cash donation to assist in the purchase of a vehicle and other auto related expenses | $30,000 |
| American Veterans Center | Cash donation - 2024 veteran oral history program | $30,000 |
| Snack & Friends Inc | Cash donation - programs for high-support i/dd communities 21+ | $30,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank | Cash donation - community distribution event and upgraded supplies for warehouse | $26,000 |
| Start the Adventure in Reading (Stair) | Literacy funding to underserved children | $25,000 |
| The Children's Home | Cash donation - summer camp recreational activities | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Inc | Cash donation - supporting survivors: emergency shelter services | $25,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake Inc | Cash for charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Hour Children | Cash donation for the purchase of metro cards for 'hour working women' | $20,000 |
| Anne Arundel Community College Foundation | Cash donation - financial assistance for aacc nursing students | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County | Cash donation - mobile home repairs and renovation | $20,000 |
| Blue Ribbon Project | Cash donation for the beautification of children's closet and spaces | $20,000 |
| Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard Inc | Cash donationa - workforce development furnish and fixtures | $20,000 |
| Be the Change Charleston | Cash for the empowerment through employment program | $15,000 |
| Seeds 4 Success Inc | Cash for the learn expansion and curriculum deepening | $15,000 |
| Miracle League of the South Hills | Cash donation - upgrading of 'work space' program | $15,000 |
| Off the Floor Pittsburgh | Cash donation - new mattresses for children | $15,000 |
| Hero Dogs Inc | Cash donation - care funding for hero dog 'cassie' | $13,500 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | Cash donation - facility upgrade & planning for the future | $13,100 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County | Cash donation - safety technology for clubhouses and buses | $11,500 |
| Jbi International Inc | Cash for braille embosser | $6,250 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Annapolis | Cash for charitable programs | $5,000 |
| La Promesa the Promise Foundation Inc | Cash donation to the scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Water Mission | Cash for charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Off the Floor Pittsburgh | Cash donation for the warehouse tools | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen M Gross
- Jennifer C Good
- Alexandra D Crowley
Questions people ask
Does Phillips Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phillips Charitable Foundation give?
$880,150 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Phillips Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eileen M Gross (President/Treasurer), Jennifer C Good (Vp/Secretary) and Alexandra D Crowley (Director).
What does Phillips Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and education.