Phillips Foundation
Accepts applications
Phillips Foundation is a private foundation in Greer, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,813 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,529. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,813
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,529
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,878 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $10,000 | 2 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $30,878 | 8 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $104,813 | 9 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | 990APP 113 Rubiwood Circle, Greer, SC 29651 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 979-3980 |
| What to submit | In writing. |
What Phillips Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $104,813 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sustainability Institute | Protect sc natural resources and improve built environments. | $37,529 |
| Individual | Feeding those in need. | $12,529 |
| Greer First Baptist Church | Serving the community. | $10,000 |
| Meyer Center | Education | $10,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | Animal care and protection. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| The Children's Museum of the Upstate | Play-based learning initiatives. | $10,000 |
| Green Heart Project | Garden education for students. | $2,500 |
| Lancaster County SPCA | Animal care and protection. | $2,255 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth G McKown
- Samantha G Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Phillips Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Phillips Foundation give?
$104,813 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Phillips Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth G McKown (Trustee) and Samantha G Gibson (Trustee).
What does Phillips Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.