Fred L Phillips Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Shreveport, LA EIN: 85-6409268

The Fred L Phillips Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 2025, it reported giving $81,378 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, with listed grants described as unrestricted grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.

Key facts about Fred L Phillips Foundation

In short: Fred L Phillips Foundation gave $81K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
85-6409268
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$81,378
Grants made (2025)
15
Average grant
$5,425
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$1,581,385
Primary geography
Louisiana (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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 for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

+4.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$81K

+127.1% YoY

Grant Count

15

+15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+96.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred L Phillips Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Fred L Phillips Foundation gives

  • 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 169% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Pilots for Patients describes its mission as assisting people in need of air transportation for medical purposes. The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs says it provides a safe haven for animals, promotes adoptions, reunites lost animals with their owners, and works to reduce pet overpopulation. The Arc Caddo-Bossier describes its mission as building unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities. The Louisiana State Firemens Association says it works to promote the interests of Louisiana firefighters, including through training and exchange of ideas.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $81,378. Grants ranged from $250 to $35,795, with a median of $2,500. Its largest awards included $35,795 to The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana, $9,833 to Louisiana Tech University Foundation, $6,500 to Make-A-Wish Foundation Mississippi, and $5,000 each to Children’s of Mississippi and Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Other 2025 recipients included Pilots for Patients ($2,500), Humane Society of Pagosa Springs ($1,500), The Arc Caddo-Bossier ($1,000), and Louisiana State Firemens Association ($1,000).

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 14% to Mississippi, 6% to Texas, 5% to Colorado, and 4% to the District of Columbia. Listed 2025 recipients also included an organization in Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

ShreveportPagosa SpringsJacksonGrand RapidsWashingtonBaton RougeEuniceKeithvilleMonroeRidgelandRustonHoustonIndianapolisKerrvilleLakelandPrinceton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K1 grant2020 11 grants2021 4 grants2022 8 grants2023 13 grants2024 15 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $81K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana: $36KThe Betty and Leonard PhillipsDeaf Action Center of…$36KLouisiana Tech University Foundation Inc: $10KLouisiana Tech UniversityFoundation Inc$10KMake a Wish Foundation Mississippi: $7KMake a Wish FoundationMississippi$7KChildren's of Mississippi: $5KChildren's of Mississippi$5KCommunity Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: $5KCommunity Foundation of theTexas Hill Country$5KAmerican Red Cross: $4KAmerican Red Cross$4KGrawood Baptist Church: $3KGrawood Baptist Church$3KLSU Health Sciences Foundation Shreveport: $3KLSU Health Sciences FoundationShreveport$3KPagosa Fire Protection District: $3KPagosa Fire ProtectionDistrict$3KPilots for Patients: $3KPilots for Patients$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana ($36K). Together the top 10 received $76K.

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

51<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana Shreveport, LAUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$35,795
Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc Ruston, LAUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$9,833
Make a Wish Foundation Mississippi Ridgeland, MSUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$6,500
Children's of Mississippi Jackson, MSUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$5,000
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TXUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$5,000
American Red Cross Washington, DCUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$3,500
Grawood Baptist Church Keithville, LAUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$2,500
LSU Health Sciences Foundation Shreveport Shreveport, LAUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$2,500
Pagosa Fire Protection District Pagosa Springs, COUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$2,500
Pilots for Patients Monroe, LAUnrestricted Grant to 501(C)(3) Organization$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2025 $1,581,385 $162,681 $94,908 $81,378 15
2024 $1,513,612 $183,296 $49,429 $35,833 13
2023 $1,379,745 $327,975 $33,427 $27,850 8
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,581,385$1,513,612$1,379,745
Revenue$162,681$183,296$327,975
Expenses$94,908$49,429$33,427
Qualifying Distributions$82,628$37,633$28,750
Net Investment Income$154,415$173,697$64,434
Distributable Amount$73,473$67,852$49,916

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Teresa Dean and Susie Phillips as trustees.

Fred L Phillips Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Teresa Dean

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susie Phillips

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Fred L. Phillips (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 70, Shreveport, LA 71161
Phone: (318) 222-1800

Frequently asked questions about Fred L Phillips Foundation

How much does Fred L Phillips Foundation give each year?

Fred L Phillips Foundation gave $81K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 13 grants.

What is Fred L Phillips Foundation's typical grant size?

Fred L Phillips Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,425, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Fred L Phillips Foundation give grants?

Fred L Phillips Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (14%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (4 grants) and Pagosa Springs, CO (2 grants).

Does Fred L Phillips Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Fred L Phillips Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Fred L Phillips Foundation's largest grantees?

Fred L Phillips Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Louisiana ($35,795), Louisiana Tech University Foundation Inc ($9,833) and Make a Wish Foundation Mississippi ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Fred L Phillips Foundation?

Fred L Phillips Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Fred L Phillips Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Pilots for Patients describes its mission as assisting people in need of air transportation for medical purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Fred L Phillips Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Fred L Phillips Foundation's EIN?

Fred L Phillips Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6409268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Fred L Phillips 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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