Edward J Phillips Family Foundation
The Edward J Phillips Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants included support for medical and blood cancer research, education and youth services, food assistance, and community development.
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward J Phillips Family Foundation gave $956K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Minnesota. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $956,000
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,240
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $24,236,902
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward J Phillips Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18332 Minnetonka Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: (612) 455-8101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward J Phillips Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $838K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 105 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 12% to Connecticut, 7% to Washington, D.C., 5% to Michigan, and 3% to Illinois. Other listed 2024 recipients were in Wisconsin and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward J Phillips Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $885K (2022) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $956K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | General Support | $250,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Nowalk, CT | General Support | $115,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| School for Ethics and Global Leadership Washington, DC | General Support | $62,500 |
| Temple Israel Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Northside Boxing Club Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $45,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | General Support | $45,000 |
| The Children's Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $45,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,236,902 | $1,210,607 | $1,165,892 | $956,000 | 25 | $957,902 | $707,568 | $1,778,733 |
| 2023 | $24,316,986 | $807,230 | $1,282,812 | $1,024,500 | 21 | $1,026,305 | $524,143 | $1,532,824 |
| 2022 | $24,486,071 | $1,948,246 | $1,133,748 | $885,000 | 18 | $887,095 | $1,419,360 | $1,529,207 |
| 2021 | $24,165,666 | $2,438,613 | $1,601,088 | $1,378,000 | 30 | $1,379,550 | $1,918,707 | $1,604,784 |
| 2020 | $23,165,745 | $2,168,105 | $1,041,547 | $905,000 | 11 | — | $1,751,445 | $1,354,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward J Phillips Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Northside Achievement Zone says its mission is to help end multigenerational poverty in North Minneapolis by supporting children of color to graduate high school and succeed in college, career, and life. Blood Cancer United says its mission is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Other 2024 grantees describe work addressing hunger: Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together, and Every Meal says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. The Page Education Foundation says it supports Minnesota students of color pursuing post-secondary education. LTSC Community Development Corporation describes work to preserve Little Tokyo’s Japanese American and multi-ethnic culture and history and support its revitalization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $956,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest were $250,000 to Mayo Foundation, $115,000 to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, and $100,000 each to Northside Achievement Zone and The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Other reported 2024 grants included $62,500 to School for Ethics and Global Leadership; $50,000 to Temple Israel; $45,000 each to Northside Boxing Club, Second Harvest Heartland, and The Children’s Foundation; and $25,000 to Every Meal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tyler J Phillips as president, Jay J Phillips as secretary, and Hutton Phillips as treasurer.
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation is led by Tyler J. Phillips, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tyler J. Phillips
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hutton Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay J. Phillips
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edward J Phillips Family Foundation
How much does Edward J Phillips Family Foundation give each year?
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation gave $956K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 21 grants.
What is Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $38,240, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward J Phillips Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Edward J Phillips Family Foundation give grants?
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (12%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (7 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Edward J Phillips Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Foundation ($250,000), Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation ($115,000) and Northside Achievement Zone ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward J Phillips Family Foundation?
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation reported $24.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $958K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward J Phillips Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward J Phillips Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's EIN?
Edward J Phillips Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2041201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward J Phillips Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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