JN Phillips Foundation Inc
JN Phillips Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Rockport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K.
JN Phillips Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JN Phillips Foundation Inc gave $33K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $33,295
- +343.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $11,098
- +196.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who JN Phillips Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Clear Path for Veterans NE ($24K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $33K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Path for Veterans NE Devens, MA | General Support | $23,795 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Boston, MA | General Support | $8,500 |
| Fundamental Hoops North Andover, MA | 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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $5,250 | $36,653 | $33,295 | 3 | $346 |
| 2019 | $31,403 | $38,325 | $49,210 | $7,500 | 2 | $2,351 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JN Phillips Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $346 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JN Phillips Foundation Inc is led by Robert Rosenfield, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert Rosenfield
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Maureen Confalone
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 JN Phillips Foundation Inc
How much does JN Phillips Foundation Inc give each year?
JN Phillips Foundation Inc gave $33K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is JN Phillips Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JN Phillips Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,098, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JN Phillips Foundation Inc give grants?
JN Phillips Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does JN Phillips Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JN Phillips Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is JN Phillips Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, JN Phillips Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $346 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is JN Phillips Foundation Inc's EIN?
JN Phillips Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0299318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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