Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation
The Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation is a private foundation based in Shenandoah, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, and social-service organizations.
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation at a glance
In short: Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation gave $48K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,900
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,661
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $953,326
- +13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% 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 Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8900 Six Pines Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77380
Phone: (720) 737-0850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abraham International ($6K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in several states. Texas received 48% of grant dollars, Missouri 15%, North Carolina 13%, New York 13%, and Colorado 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 $31K (2021) to $54K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham International New York, NY | Charitable Assistance &Spiritual Counsel Forwelfare of All | $6,300 |
| Avant Ministries Kansas City, MO | Religious | $6,000 |
| Grad Resources Plano, TX | Scholarships Forgraduatestudents | $4,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Religious | $4,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Religious | $4,000 |
| Side by Side Kids Austin, TX | Supportsocialservice | $4,000 |
| Biblical Communication Intl Dallas, TX | Training Churchleaders Aroundthe World | $3,300 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Religious | $2,400 |
| Warren Culwell Ministry Austin, TX | Support Missionaries Oncollege Campuses &Teaching Ministries | $2,000 |
| Just Say Yes Dallas, TX | Religious | $2,000 |
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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 | $953,326 | $163,823 | $49,939 | $47,900 | 18 | $48,305 | $20,176 | $57,496 |
| 2023 | $839,442 | $-120,625 | $55,439 | $53,600 | 17 | $54,005 | $26,274 | $48,973 |
| 2022 | $1,015,506 | $13,276 | $59,353 | $49,800 | 17 | $49,800 | $31,412 | $55,035 |
| 2021 | $1,061,583 | $117,414 | $45,164 | $30,800 | 14 | $30,800 | $105,719 | $58,901 |
| 2020 | $989,333 | $373,233 | $41,868 | $32,600 | 15 | — | $263,965 | $53,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 include support for religious organizations and ministries, graduate-student scholarships, church-leader training, and social services. These purposes are stated in the grant listings.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Side by Side Kids says it works to inspire and equip children in East Austin to excel in school, make wise choices, and follow Christ. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. An individual recipient says it addresses the personal and spiritual needs of graduate students. Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip servant-leaders for the proclamation of the Bible and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $47,900 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $6,300, with a median grant of $2,000. Larger awards included $6,300 to Abraham International; $6,000 to Avant Ministries; $4,000 each to an individual recipient, Samaritan’s Purse, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Side by Side Kids; and $3,300 to Biblical Communication International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ruth Anne Palmer as president, Janice K. Dauterman as trustee, and Rebecca Atkinson as treasurer.
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation is led by Ruth Anne Palmer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Anne Palmer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice K. Dauterman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Atkinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 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 Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation
How much does Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation give each year?
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation gave $48K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 17 grants.
What is Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's typical grant size?
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,661, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation give grants?
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (15%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants), Kansas City, MO (2 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (9 grants).
Who are Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's largest grantees?
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Abraham International ($6,300), Avant Ministries ($6,000) and Grad Resources ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation?
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation reported $953K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious organizations and ministries, graduate-student scholarships, church-leader training, and social services. These purposes are stated in the grant listings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's EIN?
Margaret Mosher Phillips Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1709181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Margaret Mosher 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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