PHD Foundation Inc
PHD Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fort Wayne, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
PHD Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: PHD Foundation Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,225
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,225
- Median grant
- $3,225
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who PHD Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Huntington County Robotics Team ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington County Robotics Team Huntington, IN | General | $3,225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,607 | $3,225 | 1 | $3,225 | — |
| 2022 | $4,607 | $695 | — | — | — | $232 |
| 2021 | $5,302 | $913 | — | — | — | $274 |
| 2020 | $6,215 | $602 | — | — | — | $311 |
| 2019 | $6,215 | $611 | — | — | — | $311 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PHD Foundation Inc is led by Deborah Neff, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Deborah Neff
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Neff
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Angela M. Darlington
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Davis
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Gilliom (2019–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 PHD Foundation Inc
How much does PHD Foundation Inc give each year?
PHD Foundation Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does PHD Foundation Inc operate?
PHD Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is PHD Foundation Inc's EIN?
PHD Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1289007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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