Phillips Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phillips Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $25,500 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$25,500
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$97.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 40 | $56.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 41 | $97.1 million |
How to apply
Phillips Family 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 Phillips Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $5.0 million |
| Louisiana | 2 | $74,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | General charitable purpose | $1.6 million |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | General charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| LSU Foundation | General charitable purpose | $505,000 |
| Work Faith Connection | General charitable purpose | $275,000 |
| Covenant House | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| One Goal | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Young Life | General charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General charitable purpose | $123,750 |
| Switch Energy Alliance | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Tiger Atheletic Foundation | General charitable purpose | $62,400 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Impact Church of Christ | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Loving Houston | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Medical Benevolence Foundation | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center | General charitable purpose | $25,500 |
| Agape Development | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Antioch Partners | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Athletes in Action | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Brookwood Community | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| George & Barbara Bush Foundation | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Men of Distinction of Greater Houston | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Sharpen Revovery | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Stoney Creek Ranch | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Friends of LPB | General charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| The Broach Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Bryan Museum | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Trees of Hope | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sam Houston Council Boy Scouts | General charitable purpose | $8,333 |
| Reality Ministries | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Family Legacy | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Sky High for Kids | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald M Phillips
- Liane M Phillips
- Connor L Phillips
- Callie M Phillips
Questions people ask
Does Phillips Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phillips Family Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $25,500.
Who runs Phillips Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald M Phillips (President), Liane M Phillips (Secretary), Connor L Phillips (Director) and Callie M Phillips (Director).
What does Phillips Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and health.