Private foundation · Charleston, SC

Phillips Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $20K $33K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
94
Repeat grantees
23
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Eileen M Gross
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
$180K
Jennifer C Good
VP/SECRETARY
$130K
Alexandra D Crowley
DIRECTOR
$130K
Alexandra D Gross
Board Member

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
195
Total grants awarded
$5.8M
Total amount
$30K
Average grant
$250K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$880K
33 grants
2023
$1.5M
35 grants
2022
$1.2M
31 grants
2021
$993K
28 grants
2020
$218K
23 grants
2019
$769K
25 grants
2018
$303K
20 grants

Top recipients

2 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$500K
2 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$301K
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
2 grants · PA
$283K
6 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$235K
4 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$222K
2 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$206K
3 grants · MD · ≈ likely match
$198K
1 grant · PA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
The Lutheran Social Service of the Virgin Islands
3 grants · VI
$140K
Life's Work of Western Pa
2 grants · PA
$129K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (crab)
SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2024 GROUP SAIL PROGRAM
MD · TY 2024
$100K
Nontraditional Employment for Women
CASH DONATION - OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT AD CAMPAIGN
NY · TY 2024
$85K
The Light House Inc
CASH DONATION - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
MD · TY 2024
$75K
Healing Farms
CASH DONATION TO PURCHASE 15 PASSENGER VAN
SC · TY 2024
$47K
Benedictine School
CASH DONATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MINI-VAN
MD · TY 2024
$37K
Xavier Society for the Blind
CASH FOR THE PROVISION OF BOOKS AND MASS PROPERS IN BRAILLE
NY · TY 2024
$35K
Bello Machre Inc
CASH DONATION - ESTABLISH A HOME MAINTENANCE FUND
MD · TY 2024
$35K
Snack & Friends Inc
CASH DONATION - PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-SUPPORT I/DD COMMUNITIES 21+
NY · TY 2024
$30K
American Veterans Center
CASH DONATION - 2024 VETERAN ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM
VA · TY 2024
$30K
Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh
CASH DONATION TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE AND OTHER AUTO RELATED EXPENSES
PA · TY 2024
$30K
The Reading Team
CASH CONTRIBUTION FOR PROGRAMMING COSTS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
NY · TY 2024
$30K
Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
CASH DONATION - COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION EVENT AND UPGRADED SUPPLIES FOR WAREHOUSE
PA · TY 2024
$26K
The Children's Home
CASH DONATION - SUMMER CAMP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
MD · TY 2024
$25K
Hospice of the Chesapeake Inc
CASH FOR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
MD · TY 2024
$25K
Start the Adventure in Reading (stair)
LITERACY FUNDING TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN
MD · TY 2024
$25K
House of Ruth Maryland Inc
CASH DONATION - SUPPORTING SURVIVORS: EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES
MD · TY 2024
$25K
Blue Ribbon Project
CASH DONATION FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S CLOSET AND SPACES
MD · TY 2024
$20K
Hour Children
CASH DONATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF METRO CARDS FOR 'HOUR WORKING WOMEN'
NY · TY 2024
$20K
Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard Inc
CASH DONATIONA - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FURNISH AND FIXTURES
PA · TY 2024
$20K
Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County
CASH DONATION - MOBILE HOME REPAIRS AND RENOVATION
MD · TY 2024
$20K
Anne Arundel Community College Foundation
CASH DONATION - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AACC NURSING STUDENTS
MD · TY 2024
$20K
Seeds 4 Success Inc
CASH FOR THE LEARN EXPANSION AND CURRICULUM DEEPENING
MD · TY 2024
$15K
Be the Change Charleston
CASH FOR THE EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
SC · TY 2024
$15K
Off the Floor Pittsburgh
CASH DONATION - NEW MATTRESSES FOR CHILDREN
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Miracle League of the South Hills
CASH DONATION - UPGRADING OF 'WORK SPACE' PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$15K
Hero Dogs Inc
CASH DONATION - CARE FUNDING FOR HERO DOG 'CASSIE'
MD · TY 2024
$14K
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding
CASH DONATION - FACILITY UPGRADE & PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
SC · TY 2024
$13K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
CASH DONATION - SAFETY TECHNOLOGY FOR CLUBHOUSES AND BUSES
MD · TY 2024
$12K
Jbi International Inc
CASH FOR BRAILLE EMBOSSER
NY · TY 2024
$6K
LA Promesa the Promise Foundation Inc
CASH DONATION TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Water Mission
CASH FOR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
SC · TY 2024
$5K
Gigi's Playhouse Annapolis
CASH FOR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
MD · TY 2024
$5K
Off the Floor Pittsburgh
CASH DONATION FOR THE WAREHOUSE TOOLS
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Family House Inc
UNDER ONE ROOF CAMPAIGN TO BUILD NEW FAMILY HOUSE
PA · TY 2023
$250K
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
THE BOB AND MARION WILSON TEACHER INSTITUTE CENTER: THE PHILLIPS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CLASSROOM
VA · TY 2023
$200K
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
SIMULATION TRAINING CENTER FOR NURSING DEVELOPMENT
PA · TY 2023
$197K
Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
PA · TY 2023
$150K
Life's Work of Western Pa
CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LABS
PA · TY 2023
$79K
Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen
HEALTHY FOOD CHOICE INITIATIVE & GARMENTS FOR HOMELESS MEN
PA · TY 2023
$65K
Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation
OCEAN CITY RESPITE HOUSE RENOVATION
MD · TY 2023
$60K
Association for Technology Dependent Children Dba Angela's House
OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE AT ANGELA'S HOUSE/PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RESPITE OPTIONS FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN
NY · TY 2023
$48K
The Light House Inc
FLEXIBLE HOUSING FUND
MD · TY 2023
$40K
The Lutheran Social Service of the Virgin Islands
PURCHASE OF NEW VAN FOR FOSTER CHILDREN, SENIORS AND DISABLED.
TY 2023
$40K
The Watson Institute
MAKERSPACE GLOW FORGE; 3D PRINTER; WORKBENCHES; EXTRUDER & SUPPLIES
PA · TY 2023
$33K
Xavier Society for the Blind
PROVISION OF READING MATERIALS IN BRAILLE AND AUDIO
NY · TY 2023
$30K
The Hearing and Speech Agency
GATEWAY SCHOOL SENSORY ROOM BUILDOUT
MD · TY 2023
$28K
Travis Mills Foundation
RECALIBRATE PROGRAM FOR RESPITE CARE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
ME · TY 2023
$25K
American Veterans Center
VETERANS ORAL HISTORY PRESERVATION
VA · TY 2023
$25K
Giving Alternative Learners Uplifting Opportunities Inc
THERAPEUTIC RIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
NY · TY 2023
$25K
Pal-o-mine Equestrian
MINIATURE HORSE TRAILER FOR THERAPEUTIC EQUINE PROGRAM
NY · TY 2023
$22K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.