Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Loudon, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,474 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,474
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,150 the year before.
80% 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 | $48,100 | 18 | $933,186 |
| 2024 | $41,150 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $51,474 | 20 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family 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.
What Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | $49,374 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Lenior City | Family & children services | $20,000 |
| Wears Valley Ranch | Family & children services | $10,000 |
| Casa of Tennessee Valley | Family & children services | $6,299 |
| Brightstone | Helping adults with special needs | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Family & children services | $2,000 |
| Mtsu Foundation | Family & children services | $1,000 |
| VFW | Veterans support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Family & children services | $1,000 |
| American Legion | Veterans support | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends- Knoxville | Family & children services | $1,000 |
| Samaritan Purse | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Family & children services | $1,000 |
| Astrodinary Dobbs Foundation | Family & children services | $525 |
| St Jude | Family & children services | $100 |
| Swim Across America | Family & children services | $100 |
| The Chromosome Eighteen Registry | Family & children services | $100 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Family & children services | $100 |
| Bedford Co Historical | Historical organization | $100 |
| New Hope Cemetery | Cemetary upkeep | $75 |
| Friends of Old Mt Herman Cemetery | Cemetary upkeep | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald W Phillips
- Mary Ann Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation give?
$51,474 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald W Phillips (Co-Trustee) and Mary Ann Phillips (Co-Trustee).
What does Gerald W & Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, veterans and health.