L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc

EAU CLAIRE, WI EIN: 39-6046126 Website

The L.E. Phillips Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation incorporated in 1943 and based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1959.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$5.7M

-2.1% YoY

Grant Count

-2.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$60K

-0.0% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The L.E. Phillips Family Foundation contributes primarily to organizations in the Chippewa Valley in Northwestern Wisconsin, focusing on:

Educational causes
Health initiatives
Arts and cultural projects
Recreational programs

The foundation prioritizes projects that have broad community support and are of an enduring, sustainable nature.

Grantmaking

Applicants should submit a one-to-two page letter of inquiry on organizational letterhead that includes:

Grant Range

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How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Chippewa Valley in Northwestern Wisconsin, with primary focus on the Eau Claire area.

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $9.1M (45%)

Virginia $6.5M (33%)

Wisconsin $4.1M (20%)

New York $147K (1%)

Minnesota $68K (0%)

Michigan $50K (0%)

Pennsylvania $50K (0%)

District of Columbia $20K (0%)

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States

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Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $40.9 million
Total Revenue: $5.58 million
Total Expenses: $5.97 million
Total Liabilities: $470
Total Giving: $5,692,300

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Donors Trust ($1,420,000), Fidelity Charitable ($1,420,000), L E Phillips Career Development C ($117,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AM SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF NATURE GREAT NECK, NY	OPERATING FUNDS	$2,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BATSHEVA DANCE NEW YORK, NY	OPERATING FUNDS	$500
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSE NEW YORK, NY	OPERATING FUNDS	$3,000
AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	OPERATING FUNDS	$500
AUDIO & BRAILLE LITERACY ENHANCEMEN MILWAUKEE, WI	AUDIO BOOKS PROGRAM	$2,500
BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY STEVENS POINT, WI	OPERATING FUNDS	$5,000
BEAVER CREEK RESERVE FALL CREEK, WI	OPERATING FUNDS	$4,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NW WISC EAU CLAIRE, WI	OPERATING FUNDS	$5,000
BILLION OYSTER PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	OPERATING FUNDS	$1,000
BLOOMER AREA AQUATIC & RECREATION BLOOMER, WI	OPERATING FUNDS	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARYJO COHEN	PRESIDENT	2	—
RANDY F LIEBLE	VP, TREAS	—	—
JEFF MADSON	SEC, DIR	—	—
AMY ALPINE	DIRECTOR	—	—
MELISSA NYHUS	ASST SEC, AS	20	$63,916

Contact Information

Address: 3925 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-0485

Phone: 715-839-2139

Grant Administrator: Melissa Nyhus (mnyhus@gopresto.com)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc fund?

The L.E. Phillips Family Foundation contributes primarily to organizations in the Chippewa Valley in Northwestern Wisconsin, focusing on: • Educational causes • Health initiatives • Arts and cultural projects • Recreational programs The foundation prioritizes projects that have broad community support and are of an enduring, sustainable nature.

How do I apply for a grant from L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes and Types:** • Most contributions range from $500–$10,000 • Typical awards across all giving range from $100–$2,222,000 • At least a 1:1 match of funds is required (this match may include earned, contributed, or in-kind income) **Application Process:** Applicants should submit a one-to-two page letter of inquiry on organizational letterhead that includes: • Contact name, phone number, and email • Organization's legal name • Organizational overview • Proposed project or intended us…

Where does L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The Chippewa Valley in Northwestern Wisconsin, with primary focus on the Eau Claire area.

What size grants does L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc awarded 95 grants totaling $5.7M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6046126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.