East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
Promote the economic and social health of the east phillips community by developing, supporting and fostering employment, business development and community development opportinities that meet the needs of the community.
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute at a glance
In short: East Phillips Neighborhood Institute gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +435.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $332,435
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who East Phillips Neighborhood Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Earth Protectors ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Earth Protectors Minneapolis, MN | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,435 | $558,256 | $602,055 | $15,000 | 1 | $5,214 |
| 2024 | $380,234 | $705,613 | $580,900 | $2,800 | Total only | $507 |
| 2023 | $255,521 | $486,518 | $231,014 | — | — | $253 |
| 2022 | $117 | $62,117 | $77,908 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $15,894 | $109,751 | $100,365 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
Based on IRS filings
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $332K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is led by Dean Dovolis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean Dovolis
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abah Mohamed
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Holmes
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Clark
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sandberg
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Pass
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Ferguson-Augustus
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarence Bischoff
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carlos Parra Olivera (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Pass (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Chad Hebert (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
How much does East Phillips Neighborhood Institute give each year?
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is East Phillips Neighborhood Institute?
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute reported $332K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $558K.
What is East Phillips Neighborhood Institute?
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $332K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does East Phillips Neighborhood Institute operate?
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is East Phillips Neighborhood Institute's EIN?
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3630254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
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