Phelps Family Foundation
Phelps Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $850K.
Phelps Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Phelps Family Foundation gave $850K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $850K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $850,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $850,000
- Median grant
- $850,000
- Total assets
- $2,002
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Phelps Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Institute for Systems Biology ($850K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Systems Biology Seattle, WA | To Help Fund General Charitable Operations | $850,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,002 | $3,205 | $853,988 | $850,000 | 1 | $121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phelps Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phelps Family Foundation is led by Michael E. Phelps, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael E. Phelps
President
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia E. Phelps
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Rich
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Phelps Family Foundation
How much does Phelps Family Foundation give each year?
Phelps Family Foundation gave $850K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Phelps Family Foundation?
Phelps Family Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
Where does Phelps Family Foundation operate?
Phelps Family Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Phelps Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Phelps Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Phelps Family Foundation's EIN?
Phelps Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1974643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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