Private foundation · Germantown, MD

The Phase Foundation

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Typical grant size
$3K – $5K – $6K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
83
Repeat grantees
46
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesAugust 31
ContactGRANTS COMMITTEE · 3015400424
MaterialsThe foundation provides an excel based application form. Current financial information and summary of charitable purpose is requested.
RestrictionsThe Foundation does not provide grants to individuals, political organizations or religious organizations.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Catherine L Hekimian
TRUSTEE
$27K
Joan E Hekimian
TRUSTEE
Christopher Hekimian
TRUSTEE
Allison H Sitar
TRUSTEE
A Mark Kenchtel
TRUSTEE
A Mark Knechtel
Trustee

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

Payout rate · TY 2024
8.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
443
Total grants awarded
$2.7M
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$150K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$300K
31 grants
2023
$276K
31 grants
2022
$270K
43 grants
2021
$320K
59 grants
2020
$280K
58 grants
2019
$290K
61 grants
2018
$300K
56 grants
2017
$325K
51 grants
2016
$310K
53 grants

Top recipients

160 grants · WA
$935K
Wilmer Eye Institute (fund for Johns Hopkins Med)
2 grants · MD
$300K
Wilmer Eye Institute
1 grant · MD
$114K
Prospect Hill Cemetery
6 grants · VA
$51K
6 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$48K
5 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$43K
6 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$42K
6 grants · DC · ≈ likely match
$36K
2 grants · MD · ≈ likely match
$35K
6 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$34K

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

Wilmer Eye Institute (fund for Johns Hopkins Med)
To fund research into treatment of retinal degeneration.
MD · TY 2024
$150K
Samaritan's Purse
To fund disaster relief efforts after 2024's catastrophic flooding in North Carolina.
NC · TY 2024
$24K
Armenia School Foundation
To provide new school furniture to Armavir Village School in Armenia.
CA · TY 2024
$9K
Second Chance Wildlife Center
To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
MD · TY 2024
$8K
Project Animal Aid
To defray cost of shipping donated veterinary supplies to animal welfare organizations.
CO · TY 2024
$8K
Prospect Hill Cemetery
To fund restoration of historic tombstones/monuments on cemetery grounds.
VA · TY 2024
$8K
Partner for Surgery
To fund cervical cancer screening & treatment for women in rural Guatemala.
VA · TY 2024
$8K
Wanada Automobile Dealer Education Institute
To fund a scholarship/apprenticeship for Montgomery College/ADEI auto mechanics program student.
DC · TY 2024
$6K
Horizon Day Camp
To fund summer day camp for children with cancer.
MD · TY 2024
$5K
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
To fund renovations & safety enhancements at hospital's addiction & mental health center.
MD · TY 2024
$5K
University of the Cumberlands
To assist disadvantaged population in Appalachia THROUGH MOUNTAIN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
KY · TY 2024
$5K
Great and Small
To fund horse care for equine-assisted therapy animals.
MD · TY 2024
$5K
Woodworkers for Children Charity
To purchase hard-cover picture books for "Reading is Terrific" program.
MD · TY 2024
$5K
Big Life Foundation USA
TO FUND RANGER PROGRAM TO CONTINUE ANTI-POACHING & WILDLIFE SECURITY WORK IN EAST AFRICA.
WA · TY 2024
$5K
Eastern Shore Chapel (chapel Pantry)
To purchase non-perishable food & a pallet jack for food pantry.
VA · TY 2024
$5K
Wildlife Veterinary Care
To buy food & medical supplies for rescued native WILD ANIMALS.
VA · TY 2024
$4K
Housing Unlimited
To support tenant empowerment program for people in mental health recovery.
MD · TY 2024
$4K
Red Wiggler Foundation Inc
To fund programs for people with developmental DISABILITES TO WORK, LEARN & GROW HEALTHY FOOD AT FARM.
MD · TY 2024
$4K
Salvation Army National Capital Area
To help defray costs for Turning Point Center participants (job readiness, parenting skills, financial literacy, etc.)
DC · TY 2024
$3K
Gaithersburg Help
To fund purchase & distribution of food to needy families
MD · TY 2024
$3K
Alice Lloyd College
TO HELP PAY FOR STUDENTS' EDUCATION.
KY · TY 2024
$3K
Integrated Living Opportunities
To help fund "community builder" position to assist individuals with developmental disabilities.
DC · TY 2024
$3K
Pet Helpers
To fund an emergency-veterinary-expense relief program for pet owners.
SC · TY 2024
$3K
Rockville Science Center
To subsidize the STEM Scouts program for students requiring financial assistance.
MD · TY 2024
$3K
Stratford Hall
To fund trail maintenance and upgrades across their 2,000-acre site.
VA · TY 2024
$3K
Heroes Helping Heroes
To support comprehensive youth development program.
MD · TY 2024
$2K
Hearing the Call
To purchase equipment for hearing healthcare clinics in Guatemala.
IN · TY 2024
$2K
Kennedy Krieger Institute
To purchase specialized equipment for aquatic therapy center.
MD · TY 2024
$2K
Friends of Lackota Animal Sanctuary
To fund food & supplies for animals at sanctuary.
CO · TY 2024
$2K
Hillsdale College
To fund teacher-training seminars to support their K-12 educational outreach efforts.
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Help Me See
To fund eye surgery training for surgeons from around the world.
NJ · TY 2024
$2K
Wilmer Eye Institute (fund for Johns Hopkins Med)
To fund research into treatment of retinal degeneration.
MD · TY 2023
$150K
Prospect Hill Cemetery
To fund restoration of historic tombstones on cemetery grounds.
VA · TY 2023
$8K
Hope House
To support Father-to-Child Reading Program & Summer Camp.
DC · TY 2023
$7K
Partner for Surgery
To fund cervical cancer screening & treatment for women in rural Guatemala.
VA · TY 2023
$7K
Red Wiggler Foundation Inc
To fund programs for people with developmental DISABILITES TO WORK, LEARN & GROW HEALTHY FOOD AT FARM.
MD · TY 2023
$6K
Project Animal Aid
To defray cost of shipping donated veterinary supplies to animal welfare organizations.
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Wanada Automobile Dealer Education Institute
To fund a scholarship/apprenticeship for Montgomery College/ADEI auto mechanics program student.
DC · TY 2023
$5K
Eastern Shore Chapel (chapel Pantry)
To fund 12-ft. addition to food pantry & buy replacement tires for 20 wagons.
VA · TY 2023
$5K
Horizon Day Camp
To fund summer day camp for children with cancer.
MD · TY 2023
$5K
Conquer Cancer Foundation
To fund cancer research.
VA · TY 2023
$5K
Heroes Helping Heroes
To support comprehensive youth development program.
MD · TY 2023
$5K
Second Chance Wildlife Center
To pay for food, medicine, supplies & cage furnishINGS FOR REHABBING ANIMALS.
MD · TY 2023
$5K
University of the Cumberlands
To assist disadvantaged population in Appalachia THROUGH MOUNTAIN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
KY · TY 2023
$5K
Woodworkers for Children Charity
To purchase hardback books for "Reading is TerrifiC" PROGRAM.
MD · TY 2023
$5K
Big Life Foundation USA
TO FUND RANGER PROGRAM TO CONTINUE ANTI-POACHING & WILDLIFE SECURITY WORK IN EAST AFRICA.
WA · TY 2023
$5K
Hillsdale College
To fund teacher-training seminars to support their K-12 educational outreach efforts.
MI · TY 2023
$4K
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
To fund research into curing childhood cancer.
PA · TY 2023
$4K
Wildlife Veterinary Care
To buy food & medical supplies for rescued native WILD ANIMALS.
VA · TY 2023
$4K
Housing Unlimited
TO SUPPORT TENNANT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE IN MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY.
MD · TY 2023
$4K

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