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The Phoenix Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Antonio, Texas · EIN 206954843

The Phoenix Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,125 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $89,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $496,400 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$496,40018$1.5 million
2024$280,12516$1.3 million

How to apply

The Phoenix 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Phoenix Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas12$212,625
Montana2$36,500
Colorado1$30,000
California1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Saisd Foundation
San Antonio, TX
For general support$89,000
Teach for America
San Antonio, TX
For general support$50,000
Child Bridge
Bigfork, MT
For general support$35,000
Young Life - San Antonio
Colorado Springs, CO
For general support$30,000
KIPP Texas Fundraising San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
For general support$25,000
City Education Partners
San Antonio, TX
For general support$25,000
St Andrews United Methodist Church
San Antonio, TX
For general support$7,000
Children's Bereavement Center
San Antonio, TX
For general support$5,000
Mission Road Ministries
San Antonio, TX
For general support$5,000
San Antonio Report
San Antonio, TX
For general support$2,500
Friends of Santa Rosa Foundation
San Antonio, TX
For general support$1,625
Montana Revival
Bigfork, MT
For general support$1,500
Sa Life Academy
San Antonio, TX
For general support$1,000
San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio, TX
For general support$1,000
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
For general support$1,000
University of Texas San Antonio - Club Giraud Fund
San Antonio, TX
For general support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Phoenix Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Phoenix Charitable Foundation give?

$280,125 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Phoenix Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Amini (Trustee) and Rex Amini (Trustee).

What does The Phoenix Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.

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