Phillips Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phillips Family Foundation is a private foundation in Midlothian, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $233,189 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$233,189
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $193,214 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $190,405 | 33 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $193,214 | 32 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $233,189 | 36 | $5.5 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 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $61,801 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $38,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $25,500 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,888 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor | Social welfare | $50,000 |
| The Cookie Sale to Combat World Hunger | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel | Community assistance | $20,000 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Religious | $14,000 |
| Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center | Social welfare | $11,000 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | Environmental | $11,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health | $7,500 |
| Samba | Technology support | $7,500 |
| Chesapeak Bay Association | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Fine arts | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg | Animal humane assistance | $5,000 |
| Lifesite News | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mountain-Cajun Getaway | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Community Music Center | Music education | $5,000 |
| Pa Lyme Resource Network | Animal humane assistance | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Community assistance | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Artist's Association of Nantucket | Educational | $3,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Religious | $3,000 |
| Mary's Choice Rva | Community assistance | $3,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Social welfare | $2,888 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg | Community assistance | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Harrisburg | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | Historical preservation | $2,500 |
| New Hope Ministries of Mechanicsburg | Religious | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of Harrisburg | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs Keystone Human Services | Animal humane assistance | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Pennsylvania | Environmental | $2,500 |
| The St Paul Center for Biblical Theology | Religious | $2,000 |
| Rotary International | Military | $1,801 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Military | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistance | Community activities | $1,500 |
| Boston Youth Symphony | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lepanto Institute | Religious | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs Inc | Social welfare | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia A Phillips
- Peter H Phillips
- David S Phillips
- Elizabeth A Davies
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?
$233,189 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Phillips Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia A Phillips (Co-Trustee), Peter H Phillips (Co-Trustee), David S Phillips (Co-Trustee) and Elizabeth A Davies (Co-Trustee).
What does Phillips Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and human services.