Phelps Community Foundation Inc
Phelps Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sleepy Hollow, New York. It provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the healthcare needs and promoting the wellness of residents of Westchester County and, potentially, Rockland County. The foundation states that it is not affiliated with Phelps Hospital.
Phelps Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Phelps Community Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,869,176
- +52.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,545
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $20,322,462
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Phelps Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Its website invites organizations without an invitation to introduce themselves and their project through an online Letter of Inquiry Form. Potential applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with an IRS determination letter and have operated continuously for at least three years. Previous grantees must be up to date on reporting. The website says invited applicants may request up to the lesser of $150,000 or 10% of their current annual budget.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists winter applications as due December 15, with decisions and disbursements by March 31, and summer applications as due June 15, with decisions and disbursements on September 30. The June 15, 2026 deadline has passed; the listed next winter deadline is December 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists winter applications as due December 15, with decisions and disbursements by March 31, and summer…
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (914) 366-3000
Website: https://phelpscommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phelps Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elizabeth Seton Children's Center ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 136 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says projects must serve Westchester County residents and may also serve residents of Rockland County. All grant dollars itemized in filing year 2025 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Phelps Community Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 212% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2019) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Seton Children's Center South Yonkers, NY | Provides state-of-the-art equipment and nurturing care that helps them reach their greatest potential. | $150,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Engage schools as non-traditional food distribution sites in high-need neighborhoods | $150,000 |
| Shames JCC on the Hudson Tarrytown, NY | Promotes social interaction, encourages better dietary habits, provides access to healthy, affordable meals, and fosters a multi-generational, inclusive environment that combats loneliness. | $150,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Services Westchester White Plains, NY | The program aims to increase the availability of skilled community health nurses across westchester and Rockland counties, addressing the growing demand for home health services | $150,000 |
| Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps Irvington, NY | To provide the advanced emt (AEMT) level of als service | $148,866 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education Yonkers, NY | Support professional development and close this gap in the yonkers community | $125,000 |
| 914CARESORG Armonk, NY | Providing them with the foundations of a healthy, dignified lifepersonal care (hygiene) products, period products, quality clothing and sneakers, diapers/baby gear and books | $121,300 |
| Sparc Inc Yorktown Heights, NY | Provide services for children with diagnoses like autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, and social, emotional and sensory disorders | $106,125 |
| My Sisters Place NY White Plains, NY | Provides clinical mental healthcare to children and caregivers affected by trauma resulting from domestic violence | $100,000 |
| Rye YMCA Rye, NY | Falls Prevention Program for Adults | $93,565 |
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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 | $20,322,462 | $5,877,205 | $3,319,976 | $2,869,176 | 37 | $3,103,868 | $5,855,746 | $1,460,951 |
| 2024 | $19,754,206 | $3,154,959 | $2,287,718 | $1,882,374 | 32 | $2,029,906 | $3,103,782 | $1,455,696 |
| 2023 | $17,901,654 | $2,170,512 | $934,843 | $789,280 | 23 | $922,522 | $2,143,681 | $1,309,384 |
| 2022 | $15,085,027 | $2,160,223 | $1,812,635 | $1,795,500 | 25 | $1,944,968 | $2,160,223 | $1,297,677 |
| 2021 | $18,965,851 | $2,395,595 | $1,498,741 | $1,244,950 | 19 | $1,382,141 | $2,393,739 | $1,373,468 |
| 2020 | $16,774,810 | $1,869,870 | $401,802 | $770,000 | 8 | — | $1,867,870 | $1,241,742 |
| 2019 | $14,225,451 | $1,516,035 | $993,050 | $750,000 | 1 | — | $282,591 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phelps Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation’s mission is to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations serving the healthcare needs and promoting the wellness of residents of Westchester and Rockland Counties. Its stated priorities include expanding access to healthcare and mental health services, providing specialized care for vulnerable populations, improving emergency medicine and response, and addressing health-related issues such as food insecurity and domestic violence.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Feeding Westchester describes its mission as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps says it provides emergency ambulance service and medical education. SPARC says it provides social, recreational, and therapeutic services for people with developmental disabilities. Access Psychology Foundation describes its work as increasing access to evidence-based behavioral-health prevention, treatment, training, and education for racially diverse and underserved populations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $2,869,176. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $150,000, with a median of $70,000. Among the largest awards were $150,000 each to Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center, Feeding Westchester, Shames JCC on the Hudson, and Visiting Nurse Services Westchester; $148,866 to Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps; and $125,000 to Yonkers Partners in Education.
The foundation’s website says it awards grants twice a year and considers new programs, expansions of existing programs, research, direct services, and transformative projects, including capital projects. It does not consider requests for general operating support or fund drives, endowments, loan payments, or projects with political, legislative, or non-charitable objectives. Projects must serve Westchester residents and may also serve Rockland residents; generally, funds must be spent within 24 months, projects must be sustainable if incomplete at the end of funding, and organizational overhead must be less than 15% of the project budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vincent DeSantis as president; Kenneth Taber as chairman; Kevin Plunkett as vice chairman; Joanne Stewart as secretary; and Tammy Huang, Beata Mastalerz, Seth Novatt, Rebecca Schroedel, and Judith Watson as directors.
Phelps Community Foundation Inc is led by Vincent Desantis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vincent Desantis
President
Former CFO → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $89K (2025)
Kenneth Taber
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Schroedel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Huang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Watson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beata Mastalerz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Novatt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Plunkett
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Stewart
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Eileen Egan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Diao (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Barnes (2019–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Sherry Santurno (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Andrew C. Merryman (2019) — Director
- Former: Aubrey Hawes (2019) — Director
- Former: Bard Bunaes (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Craig Zalvan MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Daniel Blum (2019) — President & CEO
- Former: Diane Potter (2019) — Director
- Former: Emil Nigro MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Franklin H. Zimmerman MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Fred Mascia (2019) — Director
- Former: James Goldsmith (2019) — Secretary
- Former: James McCullagh (2019) — Associate Executive Director & Finance
- Former: Kenneth Miller (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Loretta London (2019) — Director
- Former: Louis Wachtel (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Sullivan (2019) — Director
- Former: Patricia Armstrong (2019) — Director
- Former: Peter Scherer (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard Peress MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard Sinni (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tobe Banc MD (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $89K, to Vincent Desantis (President).
Frequently asked questions about Phelps Community Foundation Inc
How much does Phelps Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Phelps Community Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 32 grants.
What is Phelps Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Phelps Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $77,545, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Phelps Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Phelps Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Yonkers, NY (5 grants), Tarrytown, NY (3 grants), Mt Kisco, NY (2 grants) and Dobbs Ferry, NY (2 grants).
Does Phelps Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Phelps Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Provide Food for Their Community." (19 grants).
Who are Phelps Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Phelps Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Elizabeth Seton Children's Center ($150,000), Feeding Westchester ($150,000) and Shames JCC on the Hudson ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phelps Community Foundation Inc?
Phelps Community Foundation Inc reported $20.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Phelps Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations serving the healthcare needs and promoting the wellness of residents of Westchester and Rockland Counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phelps Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Phelps Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Phelps Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3263295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Phelps Community Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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