The Columbus Phipps Foundation
Accepts applications
The Columbus Phipps Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $193,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$193,750
- Assets$25.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $947,904 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 75 | $23.2 million |
| 2023 | $947,904 | 70 | $25.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 63 | $25.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Paul D Buchanan PO Box 1145, Clintwood, VA 24228-1145 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 926-8152 |
| What to submit | Application available from foundation contact |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received by may 15 renewal applications must be received by june 15 |
| Restrictions | Cultural activities/residents of dickenson cnty scholarship awards/graduates of dickenson cnty |
What The Columbus Phipps Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 34 | $729,367 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $125,000 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $42,500 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $6,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College | Educational grants | $193,750 |
| University of Va College at Wise | Educational grants | $183,500 |
| Appalachian School of Pharmacy | Educational grants | $60,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Educational grants | $60,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Educational grants | $44,500 |
| Ridgeview High School | Grant to support | $38,650 |
| Antigua College of Medicine | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Campbellsville University | Educational grants | $30,000 |
| Kentucky College of Optometry | Education grant | $30,000 |
| Galen College of Nursing | Grant for scholarships | $29,000 |
| Dickenson County Va Cooperative Ext | Grant for 4-h camps | $27,125 |
| Town of Clintwood | Operational expenses | $25,000 |
| Liberty University | Educational grants | $23,000 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Educational grants | $20,500 |
| Dickenson County Social Services | Support food bank and | $20,000 |
| Etsu (St Mary's) Health Wagon | Medical supplies for | $15,000 |
| Radford University | Educational grants | $13,500 |
| Southeast Ky Cmty & Technical College | Educational grants | $13,000 |
| King University | Educational grants | $12,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute | Educational grants | $11,500 |
| Dickenson County Public Schools | Support various schools' | $10,000 |
| Pro-Art (Dickenson County) | Cultural & educational | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia | Education grants | $10,000 |
| St Augustine University Health Sciences | Educational grants | $10,000 |
| Ridgeview Nursing Program-Ridgeview Hs | Grant for state boards for | $9,600 |
| Texas Tech University | Educational grants | $9,500 |
| Bluefield University | Educational grants | $7,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Educational grants | $6,500 |
| Western Governors University | Educational grants | $6,500 |
| Ridgeview Middle School | Grants for school materials | $6,128 |
| Strayer University | Financial support | $6,000 |
| Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce | Financial support | $6,000 |
| University of Alabama | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Unrestricted general | $5,114 |
| Harvard College | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Jettie Baker Center for the Arts | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Hollins University | Education grants | $5,000 |
| Emory and Henry College | Educational grants | $4,000 |
| Mary Baldwin University | Scholarship grant for | $4,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Educational grants | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul D Buchanan
- Dr Jewell Askins
- Mr Michael A Strough
- Mr Jerry Artrip
- Mr Clarence Phillips
Questions people ask
Does The Columbus Phipps Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be received by may 15 renewal applications must be received by june 15.
How much does The Columbus Phipps Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Columbus Phipps Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul D Buchanan (Trustee/Director), Dr Jewell Askins (Trustee), Mr Michael A Strough (Trustee) and Mr Jerry Artrip (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Columbus Phipps Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.