Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2025, it reported giving $73,000 through 10 grants, including university scholarships and support for charitable organizations.
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips at a glance
In short: Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips gave $73K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,300
- -37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,735,758
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 804 Gagel Ave, Louisville, KY 40216
Phone: (502) 296-9147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Louisville Foundation ($20K). Together the top 9 received $63K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $80K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Foundation Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| KY Humane Society Louisville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Dare to Care Lousiville, KY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Louisville, KY | General Support | $2,000 |
| KY Educational Television Lexington, KY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wayside Christian Mission Louisville, KY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,735,758 | $28,181 | $82,652 | $73,000 | 10 | $73,000 | $34,056 | $52,685 |
| 2024 | $1,803,307 | $43,941 | $87,512 | $70,000 | 6 | $70,000 | $39,345 | $87,133 |
| 2023 | $1,845,991 | $59,955 | $91,088 | $75,000 | 10 | $75,000 | $44,318 | $91,066 |
| 2022 | $1,877,124 | $911,987 | $98,388 | $80,000 | 11 | $80,000 | $32,414 | $92,924 |
| 2021 | $1,063,525 | $5,366 | $61,156 | $52,500 | 10 | — | $19,067 | $106,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants supported scholarships and charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Dare to Care describes its mission as working together to provide pathways to end hunger in its community; Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as providing affordable housing and financing to low-income families; and Wayside Christian Mission describes its purpose as serving poor and homeless people with shelter and other support intended to help restore self-sufficiency and dignity. The University of Louisville Foundation says it supports the university’s educational, scientific, and literary efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $73,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $4,000.
The largest grants were $20,000 each to the University of Louisville Foundation and the University of Kentucky for scholarships, followed by $10,000 each to Campbellsville University and the Western Kentucky University College Heights Foundation for scholarships. Other grants included $5,000 to the Kentucky Humane Society, $3,000 to Dare to Care for general support, $2,000 to Habitat for Humanity for general support, and $1,000 each to Kentucky Educational Television, the Salvation Army, and Wayside Christian Mission for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David B Russell as trustee. It lists Maureen Samuels, Cathy Longstreet, Charlene Satori, Alex Longstreet, and Scott Robinson as board members.
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David B. Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Longstreet
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Samuels
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Longstreet
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Satori
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Robinson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips
How much does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips give each year?
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips gave $73K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 6 grants.
What is Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's typical grant size?
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips give grants?
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's largest grantees?
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's largest 2025 grantees include University of Louisville Foundation ($20,000), University of Kentucky ($20,000) and Campbellsville University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips?
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips?
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 Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's EIN?
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4025821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frederick-b-and-ayako-i-phillips-morg_c4bd880640dc4df6ac41096388351f21
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